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Paramedic Associate** **AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Shift** : Days, 36 hours a week

**Location:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community youll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role youll contribute:

The Paramedic is responsible for the provision of care for a patient or an assigned group of patients under the supervision/direction of the Physician, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The Paramedic assists with implementation and administration of the patient care process relative to the medical plan of care. The Paramedic uses the skills of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in their patient care delivery. Primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate, and cost effective patient care. This performance follows established policies, procedures, and protocols under the supervision of the Physician, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. The Paramedic demonstrates collaborative and professional communication skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The Paramedic strives to advance from novice to expert and become an evidence-based scholar in order to provide optimal patient care and advocate on behalf of his/her patients. The Paramedic serves as a role model for the mission, vision, and values of AdventHealth. S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the approved scope or practice, all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols and procedures set forth by the Medical Director and designees.

The value youll bring to the team:

+ Demonstrates effective skills to ensure quality patient care is provided under the direction of the Physician, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.

+ Performs and documents accurate reassessments as defined by standards of care and physician orders to include ongoing observation

+ Monitors and intervenes in pain management under the delegation of the Registered Nurse accountable for the patient

+ Administers and monitors respiratory therapy in collaboration with respiratory therapy

+ Performs and documents procedures according to the Paramedic scope defined by the Medical Director and designees, to include: Perform dressing changes and wound care, Perform blood draws, Insert and/or discontinue IVs and IOs, Splinting, cervical stabilization, hemorrhage control to include application of tourniquets, Mechanical restraints with physician order, Assist with complex bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion, needle decompression, advanced airway management, Additional skills or procedures you have been credentialed by the Medical Director to perform

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed** **:

+ Associate degree in Paramedicine Preferred

+ 1 Year of experience Required

+ EMT Paramedic certification (EMT-P) Required

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) American Heart Association Required

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Emergency Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25027121

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.