Paramedic

Overview Department: Emergency Services-Paramedic Employment Type: PRN/ Per Diem Shift: Variable Hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS The Emergency Department (ED) Paramedic provides advanced life support (ALS) and emergency patient care in a fast-paced acute care setting. Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and trauma teams, the ED Paramedic performs patient assessments, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, IV therapy, medication administration, and emergency interventions for trauma, stroke, STEMI, respiratory distress, and other critical conditions. This role is essential to delivering high-quality emergency medicine, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring exceptional patient-centered care. Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but is not limited to): Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, and report findings to the care team. Assist physicians and nurses with emergency, trauma, and critical care interventions. Administer medications, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, EKGs, and other treatments within scope of practice. Respond to Code Blue, trauma, stroke, STEMI, and other emergency activations. Assist with patient triage, specimen collection, splinting, wound care, and other clinical procedures. Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record. Maintain equipment, supplies, and treatment areas to ensure department readiness. Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Current and valid paramedic license issued by the State of Kansas. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current. PALS and/or ENPC required 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Minimum of one year as a paramedic in an EMS or acute care hospital preferred. Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below) Non-OB facilities: NRP 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr Providence Medical Center