PARAMEDIC, ED & LEVEL 1 TRAUMA-Part -Time

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic-ED and Level 1 Trauma provides emergency and trauma medical services and non-medical care in the Emergency and Trauma environment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Emergency Room physician, the Paramedic supports patient-care needs in these settings. The role includes assessment, triage, treatment, patient education and discharge, bedside trauma care, and assistance with emergency preparedness and response. This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position at St. Louis Children's Hospital, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and every third weekend. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. 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 affiliated academically and clinically with Washington University School of Medicine. The role is designated safety-sensitive and requires working in a constant state of alertness and safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than 2 years of experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Paramedic license or certification.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (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 needed.
Implement individualized quality care following initial evaluation.
Perform invasive procedures, including IV and catheter placements, and conduct 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 emergency response.
Collaborate with community first responders to develop, implement, and evaluate preparedness strategies.
Prioritize and perform care for medical, trauma, and mental health patients at 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.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on 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.