PARAMEDIC, ED & LEVEL 1 TRAUMA

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Paramedic-ED and Level 1 Trauma is responsible for emergency and trauma medical services and non-medical care in the Emergency and Trauma environment. The role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Emergency Room physician to support nursing demands. The position is full-time, working 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and every third weekend. It is benefits eligible and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

St. Louis Children’s Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care in more than 50 specialty areas, along with education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs. The hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area and is dedicated to improving children’s health and lives.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The listed minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED, less than two years of experience, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Paramedic certifications. Preferred qualifications include two to five years of experience and PALS and Trauma Nurse Core Course certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than two years of experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Paramedic certification.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of experience.
• PALS certification.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course certification.

Responsibilities

• Document initial and updated patient assessments, perform triage, assign trauma patients to rooms, and educate and discharge patients as necessary.
• Implement individualized quality care after initial evaluation; perform invasive procedures such as IV and catheter placements, laboratory testing, treatments, and sedations as directed by an RN, NP, or physician.
• Maintain certifications and competency, and participate in emergency-response training.
• Assist with direct patient care during disasters, crisis intervention, and response; collaborate with community first responders to develop, implement, and evaluate preparedness strategies.
• Prioritize and provide care for medical, trauma, and mental health patients with varying acuity levels, including bedside trauma care and medication administration, including narcotics, within the Paramedic scope of practice.
• Perform routine equipment function tests and calibrations; assist with maintaining and cleaning patient-care equipment and inventorying supplies and equipment to ensure adequate supply levels.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED