Missouri Paramedic
About The Position
Performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Registered Nurse and/or Physician. Performs technical skills to include phlebotomy, peripheral IV catheter placement and IV therapy initiation. Assists with appropriate patient care as delegated by Registered Nurse (RN). Collaborates with RN to modify plan of care. Performs intervention delegated by RN. Reports observations regarding effectiveness of intervention to RN. Communicates effectively with patient, family, physicians, and health care team. Applies safety and infection control measures. Performs phlebotomy duties. Peripheral IV catheter placement. IV Therapy initiation. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED, OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Current Missouri Paramedic or Community Paramedicine license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 Days
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months' EMT experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Registered Nurse and/or Physician.
- Performs technical skills to include phlebotomy, peripheral IV catheter placement and IV therapy initiation.
- Assists with appropriate patient care as delegated by Registered Nurse (RN).
- Collaborates with RN to modify plan of care.
- Performs intervention delegated by RN.
- Reports observations regarding effectiveness of intervention to RN.
- Communicates effectively with patient, family, physicians, and health care team.
- Applies safety and infection control measures.
- Performs phlebotomy duties.
- Peripheral IV catheter placement.
- IV Therapy initiation.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
