Paramedic

Paramedic-ED and Level 1 Trauma

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. Part-Time 12hr shifts 7:00pm - 7:30am Rotating Weekends Benefits Eligible.

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).

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.
• Collaborates 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.

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
• Licenses & Certifications: PALS, Trauma Nurse Core Course

Benefits and Legal Statement

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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