ER Paramedic: Trauma Care & Critical Skills

St. Mary's Medical Center; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Paramedic to support Emergency Department operations. The role includes starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vitals, and assisting with airway management and trauma care.

The position requires Missouri Paramedic license, BCLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC within set timelines, and a minimum of one year as a paramedic; ER experience preferred. Shifts are 12-hour, with full benefits offered by Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Active paramedic license issued by the State of Missouri.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year as a paramedic in EMS or acute care hospital; ER setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and resuscitation support as needed.
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist suturing, and participate in trauma response.
• Transport patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units; assist with room turnover.
• Stock supplies and perform point-of-care testing per hospital policy.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel for trauma care and patient transitions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient-focused care

Education

Paramedic license (Missouri)

BCLS (AHA)

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Job description

St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Paramedic to support Emergency Department operations. The role includes starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vitals, and assisting with airway management and trauma care.

The position requires Missouri Paramedic license, BCLS, ACLS, PALS/ENPC within set timelines, and a minimum of one year as a paramedic; ER experience preferred. Shifts are 12-hour, with full benefits offered by Prime Healthcare.