Paramedic IP St. Louis Emergency Department

Part-Time Paramedic Opportunity 12 or 24 Hours per Week

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in patient care Join our team as a Part-Time Paramedic and bring your skills compassion and clinical expertise to a fast-paced healthcare environment!

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited EMT-P/Paramedic program

• Current Paramedic license in the state of practice

Experience

• New graduates and experienced paramedics are encouraged to apply!

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking

• Ability to bend lift and assist with patient movement regularly

Preferred Certifications (Can be obtained during orientation if not held at time of hire)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• 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

• Partner with patients and families in care decisions

• Assist RNs with admissions discharges and patient transitions

• Conduct assessments as assigned 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

• Reinforce patient and family education

• Prioritize patient care needs alongside the healthcare team

• Delegate tasks appropriately based on competency and scope of practice

• 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)

• Interpret EKGs and recognize critical findings

• Complete clinical procedures including:

  • Splinting

  • Point-of-care testing

  • Removal of sutures staples and drains

• 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

• Perform ultrasound-guided and external jugular IV placement

• Operate rapid infusion equipment

• Provide care across all age groups

• Transport and monitor critically ill patients safely

• Apply and remove restraints according to policy and patient safety standards

• 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

From day one Mercy offers 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.

Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.