Paramedic PRN Nights at SSM Health

Its more than a career its a callingMO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - WentzvilleWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:This is a PRN (as needed) position filling in for vacations leave of absences etc. The hours are 12-hour shifts from 12pm to 12am with rotating weekends and holidays.MUST have a current Missouri Paramedic License to qualify for this position.Job Summary:Provides basic and advanced life support treatment care and evaluation of patients on scene.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESIdentifies and may intervene and stabilize the ill or injured patient during intrafacility and/or interfacility transport under the direction and in collaboration with the physician and/or Registered Nurse (RN).Initiates and implements interventions based on team protocols. Monitors records and communicates patient condition and treatment as appropriate.Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patients illness and therapeutic interventions.Inspects maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the team patients and public.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.May interview patients measure vital signs and record information on patients charts. May prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.May perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone maintaining records scheduling patients and filing.May assist with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. may perform select clinical duties.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Paramedic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) OR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Drivers License - State of Oklahoma And Paramedic - Oklahoma State Department of Health And Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Paramedic - Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWork Shift:PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment: Emergency Dept WZScheduled Weekly Hours:0Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Explore All BenefitsSSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1