PARAMEDIC, ED & LEVEL 1 TRAUMA

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Benefits Eligible

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. This full-time role supports emergency/trauma care under RN/NP/physician supervision, with night shifts and every third weekend.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits. Preferred candidates hold ACLS/BLS and Paramedic certifications, with up to 2 years of experience; advanced certification like PALS or Traume Nurse Core Course is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• <2 years experience in emergency/trauma care.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Paramedic certification required.

Responsibilities

• Documents initial and updated assessments on all patients; performs triage and assigns trauma patients to rooms.
• Implements individualized quality care after initial evaluation. Performs invasive procedures such as IV and catheter placements, testing including all lab tests, treatments and sedations as directed by the RN/NP/Physician.
• Maintains certifications, competency and actively participates in training for emergency response; assists with direct patient care during disasters, crisis intervention and response; collaborates with community first responders on preparedness strategies.
• Responsible for prioritizing and performing care for medical, trauma and mental health patients across acuity levels, including bedside trauma care and narcotic administration.
• Performs routine equipment function tests, calibrations, maintenance and inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures adequate supply levels.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Skills

Paramedic

Emergency department care

Triage

IV placement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Great Opportunity!!!

St. Louis Children's Hospital is looking for an experienced Paramedic to work in the Emergency Department and experience a rewarding and life-changing career.

• Full-Time
• 7:00pm - 7:30am
• Every 3rd weekend
• Benefits Eligible

***$5,000 Sign On Bonus***

Overview

St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to "do what's right for kids."

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Paramedic-ED and Level 1 Trauma is responsible for all aspects of emergency/trauma medical services and non-medical care in the Emergency and Trauma environment. This position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner and/or an Emergency Room (ER) physician in order to be interchangeable with nursing demands in these situations.

Responsibilities

• Documents initial and updated assessments on all patients; performs triage and assigns trauma patients to rooms. Educates and discharges patients as necessary.
• Implements individualized quality care after initial evaluation. Performs invasive procedures such as IV and catheter placements, testing including all lab tests, treatments and sedations as directed by the RN, NP or Physician.
• Maintains certifications, competency and actively participates in training for emergency response. Assists with direct patient care during disasters, crisis intervention and response. Collaborate with community first responders to develop, implement, and evaluate preparedness strategies.
• Responsible for assisting in prioritizing and performing care for medical, trauma and mental health patients for various levels of acuities. This includes bedside trauma care, medication administration including narcotics and other bedside responsibilities within the Paramedic scope of practice.
• Performs routine equipment function tests and calibrations, assists with the maintenance and cleaning of patient care equipment and with the inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring adequate supply levels.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Paramedic

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• PALS
• Trauma Nurse Core Course

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer