paramedic - neurology - St Joseph, MO , USA, United States - Heartland Health

Description

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri.

With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you.

Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more.

When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

Details

• Paramedic - Neurology
• Neurology
• Full Time Status
• Day Shift
• Pay: $ $33.02 / hour

Summary

• This position works within the scope of his/her practice and the polices of the organization to meet the needs of the patient and/or families. The Paramedic performs care of the patient as described and regulated by the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services via the authority of the Missouri Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services Systems Act (Chapter 190, Missouri Revised Statutes and rules promulgated under sections

This position requires intimate knowledge of both clinic and hospital, policies and procedures relevant to delivery of patient care and the ability to communicate verbal and written information in a friendly, effective, and accurate manner.

The Paramedic works cohesively with teammate to provide exception service to all patients, families, visitors, caregivers, and providers.

• This position works under the direction of the Medical Director and Manager assists in providing care directly and indirectly and is employed by Mosaic Life Care.

Duties

• Performs all patient care skills at the level of Paramedic Missouri Licensure. Assists provider with follow-up documentation and phone calls to parent\guardian\medical provider.
• Collects and coveys information to provider regarding health status of patients throughout the visit including documenting into electronic medical record.
• Administers medications (PO, Injections, and IV) authorized for paramedic administration under clinic policy/Medical Director approval.
• Performs EKGs, splinting, crutch fitting, phlebotomy, and intravenous therapy.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Administers immunizations as directed by Advanced Practice Nurse\Physician.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Accredited Paramedic Training Program is required.
• Missouri license Paramedic upon hire is required. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS or PEARS certification, A.H.A. BLS medical provider certification, CPI course within 90 days of hire required.
• 1 Year- Paramedic working experience preferred.