Paramedic - IP - St. Louis Emergency Department

Position Details

Paramedic - IP - St. Louis Emergency Department 🚑

Part-Time Paramedic Opportunity | 12 or 24 Hours per Week 🚑

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic program
• Current Paramedic license in the state of practice

Safety & Risk Management

• Follow infection prevention and control protocols
• Respond effectively to emergency and crisis situations
• Protect patient rights, dignity, and safety
• Support fall prevention and restraint safety initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure patient care environment
• Identify and report facility maintenance or safety concerns promptly

Care Coordination & Team Collaboration

• Partner with patients and families in care decisions
• Absorb and provide safe patient handoffs using SBAR
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nurses and providers promptly
• Support care planning, documentation, and patient outcome goals
• Participate in competency training and quality improvement initiatives
• Prioritize patient care needs alongside the healthcare team
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on competency and scope of practice

Primary Clinical Responsibilities

• Administer IV push medications, including narcotics, safely and accurately
• Verify high-risk medications and manage medication infusions
• Monitor and manage respiratory support devices
• Provide care for intubated patients
• Perform patient reassessments and clinical scoring tools (RASS, CIWA)
• Complete clinical procedures including: Splinting, Point-of-care testing, Removal of sutures, staples, and drains

Advanced Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage hypothermia treatment protocols
• Provide central line care, including flushing, dressing changes, and medication administration
• Monitor blood product administration and respond to transfusion reactions
• Serve as a second verifier for blood products
• Operate ultrasound-guided and external jugular IV placement
• Provide care across all age groups
• Transport and monitor critically ill patients safely
• Apply and remove restraints according to policy and patient safety standards

Communication & Service Excellence

• Complete discharge documentation and IV removal accurately
• Reinforce discharge instructions and patient education
• Utilize multi-line phone systems professionally
• Apply the HEARTS service recovery model to enhance patient experiences
• Keep patients and families informed with timely updates
• Clearly communicate delays, next steps, and care expectations to ensure confidence and satisfaction

Why Mercy?

• Outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
• Opportunity to contribute clinical expertise in a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Future growth opportunities within a growing healthcare organization