Ground Paramedic - Ground Services - Lifeflight Oregon

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Ground Paramedic provides direct patient care and transportation when responding to both emergent and non-emergent calls for service. Ground Paramedic operates within all federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization and applicable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to calls, performs ALS patient assessment and triage

• Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate EMS Protocols under the direction of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders or radio/phone communications.

• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are ready for use at the beginning and end of shift.

• Operates all vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

• Provides high level of customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees.

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress.

• Accommodates and trains new staff and/or students for orientation and/or educational purposes. Completes all documentation on behalf of students/orientees.

• Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, and EMS Protocols.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Current paramedic-level certification (required)
• RSFH requires National Registry
• Valid State Driver's License (Required)
• ACLS - AHA (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association) (Required)
• PALS - AHA (Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) (Preferred upon hire, Required within 6 months of hire) (Not required for RSFH)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 Year of Paramedic Experience (Preferred)

Training

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) - (Preferred upon hire, Required within 1 year of hire) (Required at time of hire for RSFH)
• ICS 100 & ICS 700 (Preferred)

Language

None

Skills

• Computer Literacy
• Monitor patient conditions during transport
• Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patients' medical history
• CPR
• Patient positioning
• Patient transport
• Customer service
• Patient care
• Perform EKG
• Splinting
• Wound care
• Obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Working independently
• Working under pressure
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Empathy
• Yank Auer suctioning
• IV insertion
• IV removal
• IV site care
• Transport on monitor
• Medication administration
• Medication drip administration and monitoring
• Basic airway management
• Cardiac monitor strip interpretation all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com