Paramedic

SSM Health • Lake Saint Louis, MO

13d

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required
• 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 - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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.

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.
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• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees