Community Paramedic - Community Relations - Springfield Regional Office - PRN

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We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life in giving good help to those in need. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.  

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The Community Paramedic is an extremely demanding role. The individual must be capable of assuming a variety of tasks and be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care. The Community Paramedic is responsible for primary care and education in the home environment. This includes assessing, stabilizing, and arranging transport of the acutely ill patient to a hospital.  Patient care rendered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders, and interaction with Physicians and the Community Paramedic Medical Control Physician.  

Essential Job Functions  

• Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients. 
• Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.  
• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.  
• Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition. 
• Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders. 
• Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals 
• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program 

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 

Certified as an EMT-P in State of practice (preferred)

Current certification in ACLS (preferred)

Valid Driver’s License (required)

Education 

High school diploma or GED (required)

Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required) 

Work Experience 

One year’s experience as a Critical Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (CCEMTP) preferred.   

Three years’ experience as EMT-P for an EMS service required.   

Must be at least 23 years old and meet insurance guidelines.   

Training 

None

Language 

None

Patient Population  

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

Working Conditions  

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* 

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*  

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. 

Physical Requirements  

Physical Demands 

This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. The ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds is required. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges or corrected to be so. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and medical preparations is possible.   

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) 

Perform shift work 

 Maneuver weight of patients 

Reach above shoulder 

 Repetitive arm/hand movements 

Hazards

Use of Latex products 

Skills 

• Moderate word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet skills required.   
• Basic Email and internet skills required.  
• Ability to learn specific job-related software applications.  

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As aMercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 forMercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please emailrecruitment@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 atrecruitment@mercy.com.