Paramedic-Full Time-Rotating Shift-Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, is looking for a Full Time Paramedic to join our team!

Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Shift

Provides emergency patient care on an Advanced Life Support (ALS) level to those in need to decrease the loss of life and ease pain and suffering to the people in their time of crisis.

• Responds to emergency calls and renders appropriate care to patients with 100% compliance and accuracy as directed, needed, or necessary.

• Obtains and monitors vital signs for detrimental trends.

• Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Initiates airway care and oxygen therapy via the most appropriate delivery device.

• Performs appropriate control of external hemorrhage and bandaging.

• Stabilizes and immobilizes suspected fractures.

• Attends to emergency childbirth situations.

• Performs emergency rescues when indicated.

• Responds to calls promptly, without hesitation and in compliance with PA Motor Vehicle Code.

• Initiates intravenous therapy in peripheral veins and obtains blood samples for analysis.

• Provides pulmonary ventilation by oral, nasal endotracheal intubation.

• Prepares and administers approved medications via: IV, IM, SL, SQ, and ETT.

• Monitors and interprets cardiac activity via monitor.

• Performs emergency cardio version/defibrillation.

• Performs external transthoracic pacing

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.

• Graduate of a PA approved EMT Training Program Graduate of a PA approved Paramedic Training Program

• Valid driver's license in good standing.

• Current PA EMT-paramedic certification.

• Current CPR (BCLS) training.

• Current ACLS certification

• Current PALS certification

• One year experience as a paramedic preferred

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

• Retirement Savings Program

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• And more!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.