Paramedic Emergency Department - Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, KS is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to assist in providing high-quality emergency medical care and rapid transport. You will support a healthcare team, maintain ambulance readiness, and follow established medical protocols in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires KS paramedic licensure, BLS/ACLS certifications, and a valid driver’s license. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential, with full-time day shifts and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Parademic license in KS required or preferred.
• Cardiac life support certifications (ACLS/BLS) required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher-trained personnel in patient care and transport.
• Maintain clean, stocked ambulance and comply with infection control standards.
• Complete patient care reports and required documentation.

Skills

Paramedic license

BLS CPR

ACLS

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 9100 W 74TH ST City: SHAWNEE MISSION State: Kansas Postal Code: 66204

Job Description

Assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care. Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other response agency personnel. Supports community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership. Maintains a safe and effective work environment by adhering to infection control standards. Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and other emergency responders. Ensures the ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times. Follows established policies, procedures, guidelines, medical protocols, and safety standards. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to ill and injured patients. Performs assessments and applies methods of treatment and transport based on medical protocols. Operates the ambulance safely and professionally, obeying traffic rules and regulations. Completes patient care reports, daily checklists, and other required documentation. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assess, treat, and care for patients to the level of certification
• Ability to maintain a professional and calm presence under the most critical situations
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and professional manner
• Ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess whether patients have pre-existing medical conditions
• Ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's field of practice
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively
• Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in the most critical situations
• Knowledge to identify patient acuity levels
• Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems, and computer applications
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Emergency vehicle operations (Preferred)
• Defensive driving (Preferred)
• 5 years of driving passenger vehicles (Preferred)

Education and Experience

Associate [Preferred] High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Field of Study: N/A Work Experience: 1+ related work experience [Preferred] Additional Information: N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• KS state Licensed Paramedic [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• National Incident Management System FEMA Training (NIMS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.30 - $32.47

Equal Opportunity Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.