Paramedic

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
• Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies.

Qualifications

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the State of Kansas.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC required within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a paramedic in an EMS or acute care hospital preferred.

Schedule

Per Diem, Variable shift.