Maryville Paramedic - East Primary Care Clinic

The Paramedic, under the direction of the Medical Director and Manager assists in providing care directly and indirectly. The Paramedic 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 190.010 –190.245) and rules promulgated under sections 109.001-190.245.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.

• 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.
• Performs duties within the goal of optimizing patient flow within the clinic.
• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, vision\hearing screen and developmental assessments.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

• H.S. Diploma - High School Diploma or equivalent - Required
• Accredited Paramedic Training Program - Required

• 1 Year - Paramedic working experience. - Preferred

• Paramedic License - Missouri license Paramedic - Required Upon Hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required within 90 Days Or
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) - Required within 90 Days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - A.H.A. BLS medical provider certification. - Required within 90 Days
• CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Required within 90 Days

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Clinical skills - patient assessment, advanced airway maneuvers or care, assisted breathing techniques, oxygen administration, mechanical aid to breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, bleeding control, intravenous therapy, finger stick for blood glucose, administration of medications, bandaging techniques, spinal immobilization, infection control techniques, venipuncture for collection of lab specimens.

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective verbal communications, good written skills, orientation to customer satisfaction and service/quality approach to the job.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Requires standing, sitting, bending, walking. Must be able to perform CPR for a sustained period of time.
• Must be able to work to perform CPI Training.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Must be able to accurately assess with treatment of all patients of all age levels.
• Must be able to work respectfully with all patient types.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual, tactile, auditory skills as required for licensure as Paramedic and ACLS provider certification.

Exposure to Hazards

• The risk from exposure to any possible hazards, to include biohazards and environmental.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to function as a preceptor for new hires into the department.