What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Paramedic position at Mercy Flights Inc.?
Job Description
Mercy Flights is accepting applications for a Full-Time MIH Provider (Paramedic).
The MIH-Paramedic works as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing proactive and post-hospital visits. This MIH-Paramedic is responsible for facilitating the continuation of care in-home, patient assessments, and clinical and social screenings. Providing clinical interventions, patient education and other outreach. This position requires the MIH-Paramedic to work independently and as a multidisciplinary team member to provide the best patient care in a non-traditional setting. To perform this job successfully, employees must be able to perform all core job duties listed below satisfactorily and meet performance measures listed by Mercy Flight.
Position Information:
Full-time schedule that promotes work-life balance and weekends off.
Education:
Associate degree in Paramedicine or equivalent education and experience required to obtain an Oregon Paramedic license.
Bachelor’s degree in health, human services, or related field preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a Paramedic on a 911 transporting ambulance or equivalent community health experience. Previous critical care, training or instructor experience
preferred. A behavioral health or mental health education background is preferred.
Certifications or Licenses:
Valid Oregon Paramedic License and National Registry Paramedic certification or proof of continuing education meeting National Registry Paramedic standards.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications required; instructor certification in ACLS, PEPP, or related pediatric courses preferred.
CHW (Community Health Worker) certification required within twelve (12) months of start date.
Community Paramedic (CP-C) certification through IBSC preferred.
How to apply:
Apply online at: www.mercyflights.com. To ensure consideration, a completed resume and application must be submitted.
Mercy Flights is a drug free workplace and follows federal guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor to provide a safe and drug-free work environment.
Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Mercy Flights is accepting applications for a Full-Time MIH Provider (Paramedic).
The MIH-Paramedic works as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing proactive and post-hospital visits. This MIH-Paramedic is responsible for facilitating the continuation of care in-home, patient assessments, and clinical and social screenings. Providing clinical interventions, patient education and other outreach. This position requires the MIH-Paramedic to work independently and as a multidisciplinary team member to provide the best patient care in a non-traditional setting. To perform this job successfully, employees must be able to perform all core job duties listed below satisfactorily and meet performance measures listed by Mercy Flight.
Position Information:
Full-time schedule that promotes work-life balance and weekends off.
- Daily overtime if shift exceeds 12 hours
- Shift Rotations included scheduled overtime
- Starting Pay rate: Market comparable (Depending on Qualifications)
- Full benefit package including employee medical, dental & vision coverage (dependent coverage options available), cafeteria plan, flexible spending dollars, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k w/company contribution, employee assistance program (EAP), earned time off (ETO) and company provided uniforms.
- Provide quality patient care for clinical operating guidelines and policies, protocols, and accepted standards of care.
- Maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which include client notes, the release of information, assessments and other medical documents acquired on behalf of the client.
- Complete patient care reports promptly per Oregon State law company protocols and guidelines.
- Attend all mandated company training functions and required education for the program and company as assigned. (Initial and Ongoing)
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, Allied health providers, nurse case managers, agency representatives, supervisors, and office staff from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds to provide quality patient care.
- Interact with patients, families, team members and community partners professionally and courteously.
- Maintains the ability to understand, utilize, and efficiently integrate technology for longitudinal patient assessment. Including clinical interventions, physician consults via telehealth, and data collection related to MIH.
- Understands and follows company procedures.
Education:
Associate degree in Paramedicine or equivalent education and experience required to obtain an Oregon Paramedic license.
Bachelor’s degree in health, human services, or related field preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a Paramedic on a 911 transporting ambulance or equivalent community health experience. Previous critical care, training or instructor experience
preferred. A behavioral health or mental health education background is preferred.
Certifications or Licenses:
Valid Oregon Paramedic License and National Registry Paramedic certification or proof of continuing education meeting National Registry Paramedic standards.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications required; instructor certification in ACLS, PEPP, or related pediatric courses preferred.
CHW (Community Health Worker) certification required within twelve (12) months of start date.
Community Paramedic (CP-C) certification through IBSC preferred.
How to apply:
Apply online at: www.mercyflights.com. To ensure consideration, a completed resume and application must be submitted.
Mercy Flights is a drug free workplace and follows federal guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor to provide a safe and drug-free work environment.
Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer
