Advanced Paramedic ED

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support & counseling

Paid time off & disability coverage

Tuition & certification support

401(k) match on 3–9%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO is seeking an Advanced Paramedic to join our Emergency Services team. The ER Paramedic provides care to Emergency Room patients within the scope of state certification, operating under established protocols and physician orders.

The role requires MO Paramedic EMT-P licensure, ACLS and PALS within specified timelines, and at least two years of field EMS or clinical experience.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS within 6 months of employment start date.
• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current MO licensure as Paramedic EMT-P required.
• Minimum 2 years of field Paramedic EMS experience or clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the ER Paramedic scope per state certification and hospital protocols.
• Implement technical procedures and care to Emergency Room patients safely and effectively.

Skills

ACLS

PALS

GED

BCLS Instructor

MO Paramedic EMT-P

2+ yrs EMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Advanced Paramedic with Centerpoint Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The ER Paramedic may provide services that are within the scope of the ER Paramedic’s State Paramedic Certification without physician supervision and direction and is responsible for implementing technical procedures and care to Emergency Room patients safely and effectively. Any service provided directly to a patient must be pursuant to protocols, procedures and policies of the Hospital and pursuant to an Emergency Provider’s order and in accordance with the applicable standard of care and the requirements of this Job Description. The ER Paramedic reports to the Hospital’s Patient Care Director of Emergency Services.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• High School Graduate or GED required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Current licensure in the State of Missouri as a Paramedic EMT-P required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a field Paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.