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Paramedic

SSM Health, Lake Saint Louis, MO, United States


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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type
Regular

Job Summary
Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene.

Primary 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.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify & distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg & hand/arm movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Paramedic – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)

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)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Driver’s License – State of Oklahoma

Paramedic – Oklahoma State Department of Health

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Paramedic – National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Paramedic – Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Work Shift
Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type
Employee

Department
2000000023 Emergency Dept

Scheduled Weekly Hours
20

Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: 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. Click here to learn more.

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