Part-Time ER Paramedic: Fast-Paced Care with Impact

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Part-Time Paramedic to join the St. Louis Emergency Department.

You will work 12 or 24 hours per week, providing direct patient care in a fast-paced EMS setting under supervision and in coordination with RNs and ED staff. The role involves administering IV medications, managing airway and monitoring patients, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic program.
• Current Paramedic license in the state of practice.
• New graduates and experienced paramedics are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administer IV push medications, including narcotics, safely and accurately.
• Verify high-risk medications and manage medication infusions.
• Monitor and manage respiratory support devices.
• Provide care for intubated patients.
• Perform patient reassessments and clinical scoring tools (RASS, CIWA).
• Interpret EKGs and recognize critical findings.
• Complete clinical procedures including: Splinting, Point-of-care testing, Removal of sutures, staples, and drains.
• Advanced: Manage hypothermia treatment protocols.
• Provide central line care, including flushing, dressing changes, and medication administration.
• Monitor blood product administration and respond to transfusion reactions.
• Serve as a second verifier for blood products.
• Perform ultrasound-guided and external jugular IV placement.
• Operate rapid infusion equipment.
• Provide care across all age groups.
• Transport and monitor critically ill patients safely.
• Apply and remove restraints according to policy and patient safety standards.
• Complete discharge documentation and IV removal accurately.
• Reinforce discharge instructions and patient education.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic program

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Part-Time Paramedic to join the St. Louis Emergency Department.

You will work 12 or 24 hours per week, providing direct patient care in a fast-paced EMS setting under supervision and in coordination with RNs and ED staff. The role involves administering IV medications, managing airway and monitoring patients, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.