Paramedic

Prime Healthcare; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

FMLA

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. You will perform critical skills such as IV starts, EKGs, vital sign monitoring, and airway support, under hospital protocols.

The role emphasizes trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians in emergencies. Requirements include an active Missouri paramedic license, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS/ENPC within specified timelines, plus at least one

Qualifications

• Active Missouri Paramedic license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certification.
• ACLS maintained within 30 days of hire.
• PALS or ENPC required within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year as paramedic in EMS or acute care hospital; ER setting preferred.
• NRP within 30 days if required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist airway management and resuscitation efforts.
• Provide wound care, splints, suturing support, and trauma response.
• Transport patients to diagnostic areas and aid room turnover.
• Stock supplies and perform point-of-care testing per policy.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS for trauma care and transitions of care.

Skills

Paramedic license

BCLS (AHA)

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Variable

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours:12-hour shifts, 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

We are seeking aParamedic,sometimesreferred to as ourEmergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) orEmergencyRoomTechnician(ER Tech).AParamedic who willassist with tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management.The Paramedicplaya key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies.The Paramedic willuse many of their field skills,who willalways perform under hospital protocols

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signsmonitoringunder supervision

• Assistwith airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts

• Provide wound care, apply splints,assistwith suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies

• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units andassistingwith room turnover and preparation

• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing aspermittedbyourhospital policy

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, andassistwith clinical procedures and transitions of care

Qualifications

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

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

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

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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