Paramedic SSM Health

• 3.5 Lake Saint Louis, MO Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Qualifications BLS Certification Basic life support Paramedic License Full Job Description It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

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Lake Saint Louis Worker Type:

Regular Job Highlights:

Unit/location:

Paramedic

• MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital

• Lake Saint Louis Schedule:

  3
• 10 hour shifts per week 0900-1900, no weekends Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today!

Job Summary:

Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies, and may intervene and stabilize, the ill or injured patient during intrafacility and/or interfacility transport under the direction and in collaboration with the physician and/or Registered Nurse (RN). Initiates and implements interventions based on team protocols. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate. Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions. Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the team, patients and public. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. May interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. May prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. May perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing. May assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. may perform select clinical duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location:

Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)

• American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) And Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT)

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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee Department:

2000000023

Emergency Dept Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave :

we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options:

our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage :

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.