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Mercy Health Mt. Orab Medical Center

Paramedic - Emergency Department

PRN

 

Intro paragraph 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

 

Paramedic – Mt. Orab Medical Center

 

Job Summary: 

Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of a RN or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. 

Essential Functions: 

·        ​Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, performs lab draws, ECG’s, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of an RN or Physician based on state and market guidelines. 

·        Performs the ED Tech Advanced role, which includes additional patient care and tasks including, but not limited to colostomy care, IV insertion, IV removal and IV site care, transport on monitor, identifies need and initiates CPR, foley catheter placement, identifies patients in crises or decline and alerts RN for further assessments, and other unit-based specialty duties base on state and department guidelines under the direction of an RN. 

·        Completes patient rounding as assigned. 

·        Assists with giving patient instructions and discharge, Administers medication in a safe manner consistent with the State Scope of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health Policies and Procedures per market guidelines. 

·        Completes patient rounding as assigned. 

·        Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed. 

·        Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns. 

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

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

·        Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving. 

·        Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated. 

·        Collects data, within scope. 

·        Completes patient screenings as applicable. 

·        Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery. 

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

·        Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures. 

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. 

Education: 

·        High School Diploma or GED (required) 

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

 

Licensing/Certification: 

·        BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)

·        Current paramedic-level certification (required) 

 

Experience: 

·        1 Year Paramedic (required) 

·        2-3 Year Paramedic experience (preferred) 

 

Skills & Abilities: 

 

·        Computer Literacy 

·        Monitor patient conditions during treatment 

·        Inform medical professional regarding patient conditions and care 

·        Record patients’ medical history 

·        Sterile Field step 

·        CPR 

·        Straight Urine Catheterization 

·        Ear Irrigation 

·        Patient positioning 

·        Patient transport 

·        Customer service 

·        Patient care 

·        Phlebotomy 

·        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 

·        Morgan Lens Irrigation 

·        Bladder irrigation 

·        Yank Auer suctioning 

·        Colostomy care 

·        IV insertion 

·        IV removal  

·        IV site care 

·        Transport on monitor 

·        Foley catheter placement 

·        Basic airway management 

·        Cardiac monitor strip interpretation all rhythms per scope of practice and defibrillation 

 

Training: None 

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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 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