Paramedic-IP - ED -Full Time (36 hrs/wk)-Night Shift

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance toward nursing

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid Parental Leave

Dependent Care FSA

PTO accrual starts day one

Competitive pay and growth

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Paramedic-IP to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. The role involves coordinating care with multiple departments and protecting patient rights and confidentiality in line with Mercy's Mission and Service Standards.

Qualifications include EMT-P licensure, BLS certification, and a preference for 1 year paramedic experience. The position is full-time, nights, with a 36-hour work week and benefits as described by Mercy.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure: EMT-P licensed in state of practice.
• Experience: Experienced or new paramedic; 1 year preferred.
• Certifications: BLS; ACLS/ALS; PALS; may obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department under RN supervision.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy Mission, Values and Service Standards.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-P licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

ACLS/ALS

PALS

1 year paramedic experience (preferred)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Performs direct patient care in the Emergency Room under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values and Mercy Service Standards.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Performs direct patient care in the Emergency Room under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Position: Paramedic- IP

Department: ED

Shift: Full-Time | Nights | 36 hours per week

Department Overview

26 bed unit- provides excellent care to our community 24/7. We are a highly motivated, hardworking, extreme team focused and talented group of coworkers. Opportunity to care for a large variety of illnesses and injuries given there are no other trauma rated or pediatric specific emergency departments in our immediate area. Nurse to patient ratio is generally 1:4 for nurses. We do have patient care technician, paramedics and patient support associates as part of our care team as well.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Licensure: EMT-P training graduate and licensed in the state of practice.

Experience: Experienced or new paramedic.

Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/walk most of the time on duty, significant amount of bending, lifting and moving patients.

Certifications: Prefer to have completed prior to hire but may obtain during orientation period.

Basic Life Support certification.

One of more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/department hired:

• ACLS/ALS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred Experience: Minimum one year paramedic experience.

Benefits

• Education assistance toward nursing degrees
• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match beginning day one
• Paid Parental Leave for new parents
• Annual contribution of $100/month to eligible Dependent Care FSA
• PTO accrual starts day one and includes a day for volunteering
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities within Mercy

Join a team where compassion meets excellence — and every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.