Advanced EMT-P | Certified Paramedic

Advanced EMT-P | Certified Paramedic

Owensville, MO $52,099 - $67,099 a year

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing critical life-saving care and support. This role involves delivering both basic and advanced life support, including thorough patient assessments, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously assess and reassess patient conditions, providing rescue interventions as per established protocols when direct Medical Control is unavailable.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate patient needs and plan appropriate care.
• Delegate patient care tasks to EMTs and First Responders within their scope, monitoring their performance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac monitoring (4 and 12 lead), arrhythmia interpretation, transcutaneous pacing, defibrillation, capnography, endotracheal intubation, King Airway insertion, LMA, needle decompression, C-PAP, VAD, IV and intraosseous insertion, drug calculations, medication administration, and rapid sequence intubation (RSI).
• Coordinate patient care effectively with healthcare team members and emergency service providers.
• Provide concise and pertinent handoff reports to receiving facility staff.
• Efficiently assess trauma scenes and activate trauma teams as needed.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and safe patient handling techniques, ensuring team compliance.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain clear communication with other departments and emergency services.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a state-approved EMT-Paramedic course is mandatory.

Experience

At least one year of EMT-Paramedic experience is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

Current state EMT-Paramedic license required. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS are mandatory. PHTLS certification and a Class E driver's license must be obtained within six months of hire.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This position demands considerable mental focus. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Extended driving and managing stressful, traumatic situations are also part of the role.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and potentially hostile individuals. Regular contact with communicable diseases through blood and bodily fluids. Minimal physical discomfort expected.