We are seeking a Paramedic at St. Mary’s Medical Center!

Shift’s Available:  Variable (Days & Nights) 12-hour Shifts

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Child Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
• A paramedic shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
• Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to:
  • Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment
  • Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation
  • Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
• Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
• Monitors hemodynamic/cardiac status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
• Initiates discharge and family education planning with proper documentation.
• Adjusts frequency of assessment as appropriate for patient’s condition and reassess treatment action for effectiveness in achieving desired outcome.

#LI-KA1

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the State of  Missouri. 
• 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 in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.

 Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): 

• Non-OB facilities: NRP 30 days upon hire and maintain current

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf