Paramedic - Advanced Life Support & Trauma Care

Phelps Health; Rolla, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Paramedic to deliver basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment and airway management. This role requires collaboration with EMS and hospital teams to ensure seamless patient care from scene to receiving facility.

Qualified candidates will have Missouri EMT-P license, BLS/ACLS/PHTLS/PALS certifications, and able to perform complex airway and cardiac interventions in high-stress situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of Missouri State approved EMT-P course.
• Current Missouri EMT-P license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PHTLS and PALS certifications are required (PHTLS and Class E driver’s license must be obtained within six months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient’s condition and provide rescue interventions under protocol by Medical Director when Medical Control is unavailable.
• Delegate patient care tasks to EMTs and First Responders and evaluate performance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced life support skills (cardiac monitoring, airway management, pacing, defibrillation, IV/IO access, drug administration, RSI).
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare team members and emergency service providers.
• Hands off care with concise reports to the receiving nurse and document appropriately on MARF.

Skills

Cardiac Monitoring

Arrhythmia Interpretation

Transcutaneous Pacing

Defibrillation

Capnography

Endotracheal Intubation

King Airway Insertion

LMA

Needle Decompression

CPAP

VAD

IV

Intraosseous Insertion

Drug Calculations

Medication Administration

RSI

Education

High School Diploma

Missouri State approved EMT-P course

Job description

Phelps Health in Rolla, MO is seeking a Paramedic to deliver basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment and airway management. This role requires collaboration with EMS and hospital teams to ensure seamless patient care from scene to receiving facility.

Qualified candidates will have Missouri EMT-P license, BLS/ACLS/PHTLS/PALS certifications, and able to perform complex airway and cardiac interventions in high-stress situations.