Staff Position

Paramedic
Christian Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
Sign-On Bonus

$19-31/hour

Overview

Start DateASAP
Facility Information
Not-For-Profit HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution251 bedsEpic Systems Corporation
Setting
Transport

Pay

Estimated pay

$19-31/hour

Sign-On bonus
$5,000

Benefits

Sign-On bonus

Qualifications

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Eligible to work in US

Description

Additional Information About the Role

Apply to join the BJC Paramedic team at Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare and experience a rewarding and life-changing career.

- - - - Full Time Positions
        Now Offering Increased Compensation
        12 hours shifts and some 24 hours Shifts
        Rotating Weekends
        Excellent Opportunity to gain experience
        Full Benefits package available

***** $5,000 Sign-on Bonus******

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

The Emergency Medical Services Department is charged with the delivery, management and transport of patients involved in traumatic and medical emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Paramedic - Transport is responsible for all aspects of emergency medical services and non-emergency care in the pre-hospital, transport environment. This position works under on-line and off-line medical control, providing all levels of care.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency and non-emergency patient care needs; communicates with the emergency department upon arrival.

Provides quality patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual patient care.

Documents initial and updated assessments on all patients.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Class D (IL) or Class E (MO)

Paramedic

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #79115. Posted job title: Paramedic-Transport

Facility

Christian Hospital

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1 nurse recommends working with Christian Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

Great place to work, great staff that is very helpful and treats you like family, workload is moderate and equipment is up to date

Cons

None

Anonymous

Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

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Review of Christian Hospital on Jul 31, 2024

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
Teaching Institution
251 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS11133 Dunn RdSaint Louis, MO 63136

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Employer

BJC HealthCare

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About

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

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About Saint Louis, MO

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.

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