Paramedic Emergency Department - Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth•Mission, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care and delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other response agency personnel. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, assesses and treats ill or injured patients within the paramedic’s level of certification and medical protocols, and determines appropriate treatment and transport. The Paramedic operates the ambulance safely and professionally, keeps it clean, stocked, and ready for use, and completes patient care reports, daily checklists, and other required documentation. The role follows established policies, procedures, medical protocols, infection-control standards, and safety requirements; communicates effectively with healthcare team members and emergency responders; and supports community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership. Other duties may be assigned. The position is full-time on the day shift in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The stated pay range is $20.30–$32.47.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Kansas state Licensed Paramedic certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to assess, treat, and care for patients to the level of certification.
Ability to maintain a professional and calm presence and react effectively in critical situations.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and professionally.
Ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess whether patients have pre-existing medical conditions.
Ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's field of practice.
Conversational English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
Knowledge of how to identify patient acuity levels.
Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems, and applications.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced, high-patient-volume environment.
Strong critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Emergency vehicle operations experience.
Defensive driving experience.
Five years of driving passenger vehicles.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) FEMA training.

Responsibilities

Assist higher-trained personnel in providing effective care.
Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other response agency personnel.
Support community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership.
Maintain a safe and effective work environment by adhering to infection-control standards.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and other emergency responders.
Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times.
Follow established policies, procedures, guidelines, medical protocols, and safety standards.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to ill and injured patients.
Assess patients and apply treatment and transport methods based on medical protocols.
Operate the ambulance safely and professionally, obeying traffic rules and regulations.
Complete patient care reports, daily checklists, and other required documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.