Paramedic ED &Level 1 Trauma

BJC HealthCare•Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids." Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Paramedic-ED and Level 1 Trauma is responsible for all aspects of emergency/trauma medical services and non-medical care in the Emergency and Trauma environment. This position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner and/or an Emergency Room (ER) physician in order to be interchangeable with nursing demands in these situations. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
<2 years
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Paramedic

Nice To Haves

2-5 years
No Experience
PALS
Trauma Nurse Core Course

Responsibilities

Documents initial and updated assessments on all patients; performs triage and assigns trauma patients to rooms.
Educates and discharges patients as necessary.
Implements individualized quality care after initial evaluation.
Performs invasive procedures such as IV and catheter placements, testing including all lab tests, treatments and sedations as directed by the RN, NP or Physician.
Maintains certifications, competency and actively participates in training for emergency response.
Assists with direct patient care during disasters, crisis intervention and response.
Collaborate with community first responders to develop, implement, and evaluate preparedness strategies.
Responsible for assisting in prioritizing and performing care for medical, trauma and mental health patients for various levels of acuities. This includes bedside trauma care, medication administration including narcotics and other bedside responsibilities within the Paramedic scope of practice.
Performs routine equipment function tests and calibrations, assists with the maintenance and cleaning of patient care equipment and with the inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring adequate supply levels.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

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