Paramedic (Full-Time)

We are seeking a Paramedic at St. Mary's Medical Center!

Shift's Available: Variable (Days & Nights) 12-hour Shifts

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Child Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
• A paramedic shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
• Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to:
  • Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment
  • Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation
  • Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
• Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
• Monitors hemodynamic/cardiac status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
• Initiates discharge and family education planning with proper documentation.
• Adjusts frequency of assessment as appropriate for patient's condition and reassess treatment action for effectiveness in achieving desired outcome.

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Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the State of Missouri.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC required 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a paramedic in an EMS or in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• Non-OB facilities: NRP 30 days upon hire and maintain current

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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