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SSM Health
Paramedic
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
$45,145 / year median in Oklahoma
+8% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling. OK-SSM Health St.
Anthony Healthplex Worker Type:
Regular 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 experienceEXPERIENCE
No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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:
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Paramedic
- Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
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)
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services State of Work Location:
Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) And Driver's License
- State of Oklahoma And Paramedic
- Oklahoma State Department of Health And Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) And Paramedic
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) And Driving Record
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
State of Work Location:
Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Paramedic