Emergency Communications Dispatcher Jobs in Missouri

INTRODUCTION

The Emergency Services Associate II works under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Services or designee. The Emergency Services Associates cares for patients under direction of RN and medical staff by performing the primary duties according to established standards.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performs all patient care skills at the level of Paramedic Missouri Licensure or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Transports patients to rooms as appropriate. Assists with patient disrobing, takes vital signs and pulse oximetry, applies cardiac monitors. Transports patients and families to other departments and units as designated.
- Collects and transports patient specimens including blood, urine, stool and sputum samples.
- Performs point of care testing including quality controls and instrument maintenance.
- Performs EKG’s and uploads into EMR.
- Performs and/or assists with simple wound care, suturing, epistaxis control, applying casts and splinting.
- Responsible for basic housekeeping duties such as basic cleaning of rooms between patients. Performs cleaning/maintenance of patient equipment (dynamap, blood pressure cuffs).
- Restocks supplies, SPD equipment, linens, oxygen tanks in the Emergency Department.
- Performs clerical duties as needed.
- Administers medications and monitors patients’ responses to medications including intravenous fluids and medications.
- Collaborates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Degree from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Accredited Paramedic Training Program

Work Experience

1 Year - Emergency Services experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
LPNIV - Lpn Iv Cert - State of Missouri or Kansas, depending upon designated work location - Required Upon Hire
Paramedic License - State of Missouri - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

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

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.