Flight Paramedic - PRN

Position: Flight Paramedic (EMT-P)

Location: St Robert

Shift: PRN/As-Needed, One 24-Hour Shift Per Month/Three Per Quarter

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

Flight Paramedic is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Nurse, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role requires a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current paramedic license in state of operation (Missouri EMT-P).

• Experience: Three years ER or Critical Care experience.

• Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service: ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).

  • Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service: ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.

  • Must have or be able to complete within two years of service: FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).

• Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Must be able to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, C02 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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