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EMT
John Knox Village —Lee's Summit, MO
Missouri Class E driver’s license or equivalent. The associate is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical…
$18 an hour
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Math Teacher 5th and 6th grades
Genesis School, Inc. —Kansas City, MO
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
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Retail Department Manager
Confidential —Blue Springs, MO
Department Managers are responsible for driving company objectives in profit and loss control, sales performance, customer satisfaction, and shrink results.
$12.30 - $14.00 an hour
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Server
John Knox Village —Lee's Summit, MO
Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Estimated: $29.9K - $37.9K a year
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ABI/Diabetic Shoe/CGM Specialist
Clay Platte Family Medicine Clinic —Kansas City, MO
Problem analysis and problem-solving capabilities. Adjust, repair or replace orthotic devices. Work is performed in a typical, well-lighted office and exam…
Estimated: $36.2K - $45.8K a year
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Associate Veterinarian - No Weekends
Parkville Heights Animal Hospital —Parkville, MO
Applicant must have strong work ethic, friendly demeanor, love for all animals, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service to pet owners.
$130,000 - $135,000 a year
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Unit Secretary (Part Time, 3pm-11pm)
Children's Mercy KC —Kansas City, MO
Acts as a receptionist and performs a variety of clerical functions. Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to…
$17 an hour
2d
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Strothertowne Pet Hospital —Lees Summit, MO
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
Up to $26 an hour
Production Worker PM
QuikTrip Distribution —Independence, MO
The purpose of this position is to maintain common areas of the facility, produce quality baked goods or prepared foods for sale in the QuikTrip stores.
From $16.25 an hour
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Clinic Manager - Independence Clinic
Swope Health Services —Independence, MO
Licensed in Missouri; Dual license preferred in MO & KS. The Clinic Manager is responsible for oversight of all operational aspects within the clinic(s) with…
Estimated: $55.5K - $70.3K a year
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Athletic Trainer Certified
BOOST Physical Therapy and Sports Performance —Grain Valley, MO
Maintain current certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification Maintain…
$28 - $35 an hour
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Production Worker AM
QuikTrip Distribution —Independence, MO
FT $16.25 /hour plus $80 weekly completed shift bonus. The purpose of this position is to maintain common areas of the facility, produce quality baked goods or…
From $16.25 an hour
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5d
Patient Transporter
Centerpoint Medical Center —Independence, MO
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto…
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3d
Event Associate
Bridge City Co. —Kansas City, MO
0-2 years experience in events, hospitality management or a related field. Aid in event promotion through social media, email campaigns and other channels.
$18.24 - $22.96 an hour
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Administrative Assistant
G&C Services, LLC dba SERVPRO —Lee's Summit, MO
Some filing is required which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing as necessary.
$20 - $25 an hour
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2d
Legal Assistant/Secretary
Humphrey, Farrington and McClain —Independence, MO
Prepare, edit and proofread basic pleadings and correspondence. Humphrey, Farrington and McClain is searching for a Legal Assistant to join our team!
Estimated: $43.6K - $55.2K a year
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On Call RN-Hospice
Appl Orchard Hospice —Kansas City, MO
Our competitive benefit package includes paid holidays, Health, Dental and Life Insurance, a 401K investment plan with matching, mileage reimbursement, PTO and…
From $68,000 a year
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12d
Rail Loader/Unloader - Kansas City, MO North
Traditional Logistics and Cartage —Kansas City, MO
Able to work in all weather conditions. We offer excellent union benefits and compensation, paid weekly. Performing safe loading/unloading of vehicles on/off…
$24.50 an hour
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Cashier
Cargo Largo —Independence, MO
Sales. Process payment for purchases; including cash, check, credit/debit cards, gift cards, or coupons. We sell this inventory in our well-known, local retail…
$15 an hour
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2d
Milk and Formula Room Technician
Children's Mercy KC —Kansas City, MO
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients,…
$18.07 an hour
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EMT

John Knox Village - Lee's Summit, MO

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Job Details

Full-time $18 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Customer service
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Class E
Associate's degree
Communication skills
EMT-B

Full Job Description

12-Hour Shifts

8a-8p

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a 24-hour emergency and non-emergency ambulance service with state approved personnel. Secondary duties to maintain up to date knowledge of Missouri Laws governing ambulances and personnel. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Administers basic life support to and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as member of emergency medical team.
Responds to instructions from dispatcher and drives specifically equipped emergency vehicle to specified location.
Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher.
Removes or assists in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe.
Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, follows medical protocols or determines need for additional assistance, bases decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim(s) and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
Administers prescribed basic life support at site of emergency or in specially equipped vehicle performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, administration of artificial resuscitation.
Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility.
Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.
Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies.
May assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.

Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications:

Missouri State EMT-B and CPR Certifications required.
Missouri Class E driver’s license or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

Basic level keyboarding skills required.
Must maintain CEU hours required by current EMT and CPR certifications.
Experience with investigations of incidents and conflicts.
Experience using an ambulance.
Experience using an oxygen tank, air ways, suction equipment, respirator and heart monitor.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent customer service skills required.

Special Working Conditions

The associate is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. The associate is subject to extreme cold temperatures typically below 32 degrees and extreme heat above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
The associate is subject to sufficient noise to cause the associate to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
The associate is subject to vibration of the extremities or whole body.
The associate is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
The associate is subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
The associate is subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
The associate frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
The associate is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.
The associate is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
May need to stoop/bend, kneel, crawl, reach.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
May need to push, pull, lift with regular or repetitive motion.
May need to pick up, pinch, type with fingers, grasp with fingers and palm.
May need to feel attributes of an object such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Supervision from Public Safety Supervisor or Public Safety Manager. Receives work direction from Lead Paramedic.

Gives no direct supervision.

EOE/D/V

Tobacco-free

Post-offer background check and drug screen required.

QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO: careers@jkv.org

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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jobs in independence, mo

EMT

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Server

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Registered Veterinary Technicians

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