Paramedic

Salem Memorial District Hospital; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Missouri is seeking a full-time Paramedic to provide emergency care under field conditions and assist in the Emergency Room. Candidates must complete a Paramedic program and hold necessary certifications. Key responsibilities include rendering advanced life support and ensuring patient safety during emergencies. Shifts are 24 hours and require availability for all shifts.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Paramedic program with completion, certification, and licensing.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Render emergency care in the field.
• Control hemorrhage with dressings and bandages.
• Immobilize fractures and maintain advanced airway.

Skills

Emergency care rendering

Advanced Life Support

Assessment

CPR

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Paramedic program certification

Job description

Paramedic FT - Ambulance Full Time Positions Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

24-Hour Shifts

Major Roles & Responsibilities

Is responsibility for all decisions concerning patient care in the field, not only does this apply to BLS, advance Life Support. Paramedics will be required to assist in the Emergency Room under the direction of the chargeRN.

• Render emergency care in the field
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Controlling Hemorrhage with dressings and bandages
• Immobilization of fractures, maintenance of advanced airway
• Control within the Paramedic scope of practice
• Assisting in childbirth and care of the mentally disturbed
• Assessment, Medical and Trauma
• Extrication of victims by using techniques and tools quickly and safely
• Able to provide Advanced Life Support

Certifications & Skills

• Must complete a Paramedic program with completion, certification, and licensing
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Be at least 21 years old

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

EOE

Additional Information

• Position Type: Full Time
• Shift: Other
• Contact Information: Salem Memorial District Hospital, 35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560, Phone: [phone]
• All shifts required.