Paramedic | 1.0 FT

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Paramedic to provide both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and medication administration.

You will collaborate with the EMS and hospital teams, document care on MARF forms, support trauma activation, and meet Missouri EMT-P licensing with BLS/ACLS/PALS/PHTLS certifications; one year EMT-P experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Missouri EMT-Paramedic license currently.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS certifications required; must obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient condition and provide rescue interventions under protocol when Medical Control is unavailable.
• Delegate patient care tasks to EMTs/First Responders and evaluate performance.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, pacing, defibrillation, intubation, IV, medications, RSI.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare team and emergency services.
• Hand off care to receiving facility with concise reports.

Skills

Basic life support

Advanced life support

Cardiac monitoring

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Missouri EMT-P license

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Paramedic is responsible for providing both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patient’s condition and provides rescue interventions appropriately under protocol established by the Medical Director when direct Medical Control is unavailable. Uses critical thinking skills when assessing patient’s needs and planning care. Delegate’s patient care tasks to EMT’s and First Responders within their scope of duties and evaluates their performance. Demonstrated Proficiency in skills such as Cardiac Monitoring with 4 lead and 12 lead, Arrhythmia Interpretation, Transcutaneous Pacing, Defibrillation, Capnography, Endotracheal, Intubation, King Airway Insertion, LMA, Needle Decompression, C-PAP, VAD, IV, Intraosseous Insertion, Defibrillation, Drug Calculations, Medication administration and RSI. Coordinates patient care by effective collaboration with other healthcare team members and emergency service providers. Hands off care of the patient to the receiving facility by giving pertinent and concise reports to the receiving nurse. Efficiently assess Trauma Scenes and activate the Trauma Team appropriately Follows infection control procedures and utilizes safe patient handling and movement techniques and ensures that other team members do so. Documents appropriately and accurately on MARF form. Communicates well with other departments and other emergency services.

Education

High School education or equivalent required. Graduate of Missouri State approved EMT-P course required.

Work Experience

One year EMT-P experience preferred.

Certification/License

Current Missouri EMT-P license required. BLS, ACLS, PHTLS and PALS certifications required. (PHTLS and Class E driver’s license must be obtained within six months of hire.)

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 50 lbs., turning activities and nearly constant walking required. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting (50 lbs), turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching. Driving for extended periods of time. Dealing with traumatic and stressful situations.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious disease and hostile persons at times. Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and other body fluids. Minimal physical discomfort.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.