Paramedic

Additional Information About The Role Full-time 12 hr shifts Shift Differential Benefits Eligible Department Orientation Required*** First week of work Mon-Fri 8am-4pm ***$5,000 Sign on Bonus*** Additional Information About The Role Full-time 12 hr shifts Rotating Weekends Shift Differential Benefits Eligible Department Orientation Required*** First week of work Mon-Fri 8am-4pm ***$5,000 Sign on Bonus*** Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Emergency Medical Services Department is charged with the delivery, management and transport of patients involved in traumatic and medical emergencies. Role Purpose The Paramedic - Transport is responsible for all aspects of emergency medical services and non-emergency care in the pre-hospital, transport environment. This position works under on-line and off-line medical control, providing all levels of care. Responsibilities Responds to emergency and non-emergency patient care needs; communicates with the emergency department upon arrival. Provides quality patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care. Documents initial and updated assessments on all patients. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Class D (IL) or Class E (MO) Paramedic Preferred Requirements 2-5 years Benefits And Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr