PARAMEDIC, ED & Level 1 Trauma

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Louis Children's Hospital is looking for an experienced Paramedic to work in the Emergency Department and experience a rewarding and life-changing career. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 2-5 years 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.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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

What This Job Offers

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