ER Paramedic — Part-Time, Fast-Paced Care

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans (matched)

Job summary

Mercy in St. Louis is seeking a Paramedic for a part-time role in the Emergency Department. The position offers a flexible 12- or 24-hour-per-week schedule and opportunities to apply clinical expertise in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under RN supervision, medications administration, and coordination with the care team to ensure safe handoffs and patient outcomes. All qualified candidates with EMT-P/Paramedic training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic program.
• Current Paramedic license in the state of practice.
• New graduates and experienced paramedics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer IV push medications, including narcotics, safely and accurately.
• Verify high-risk medications and manage medication infusions.
• Monitor and manage respiratory support devices.
• Provide care for intubated patients.
• Perform patient reassessments and clinical scoring tools (RASS, CIWA).
• Interpret EKGs and recognize critical findings.
• Complete clinical procedures including splinting, point-of-care testing, and removal of sutures/staples/drains.
• Manage hypothermia treatment protocols and central line care as required.
• Monitor blood product administration and respond to transfusion reactions.
• Transport and monitor critically ill patients safely.
• Apply and remove restraints according to policy and patient safety standards.
• Complete discharge documentation and IV removal accurately.
• Reinforce discharge instructions and patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

SBAR handoffs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-P/Paramedic program

Job description

Mercy in St. Louis is seeking a Paramedic for a part-time role in the Emergency Department. The position offers a flexible 12- or 24-hour-per-week schedule and opportunities to apply clinical expertise in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under RN supervision, medications administration, and coordination with the care team to ensure safe handoffs and patient outcomes. All qualified candidates with EMT-P/Paramedic training are encouraged to apply.