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Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital :

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.

As a Paramedic you will:

Respond to emergency calls and render appropriate care to patients with 100% compliance and accuracy as directed, needed, or necessary. Obtain and monitor vital signs for detrimental trends. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Initiate airway care and oxygen therapy via the most appropriate delivery device. Perform appropriate control of external hemorrhage and apply bandaging. Stabilize and immobilize a suspected fracture. Attend to an emergency childbirth situation. Perform an emergency rescue when indicated. Respond to a call promptly, without hesitation and in compliance with the PA Motor Vehicle Code. Initiate intravenous therapy in a peripheral vein and obtain a blood sample for analysis. Provide pulmonary ventilation by oral or nasal endotracheal intubation. Prepare and administer an approved medication via IV, IM, SL, SQ, or ETT. Monitor and interpret cardiac activity via a monitor. Perform emergency cardioversion/defibrillation. Perform external transthoracic pacing. Perform an emergency cricothyrotomy or needle decompression; perform another skill as directed by Medical Command.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma.

Valid driver's license in good standing. Current PA EMT-paramedic certification. Current CPR (BCLS) training. Current ACLS certification Current PALS certification Excellent physical and mental health. Must possess the manual dexterity to perform job duties and render patient care. Graduate of a PA approved EMT Training Program Graduate of a PA approved Paramedic Training Program. Basic firefighting (optional), EVOC and Haz-mat awareness. Ability to effectively communicate with family, the public, receiving facilities and Medical Command Staff. One year experience as a paramedic preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran Apply Now Active Filters Paramedic - Rotating Darby, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies