ED Paramedic - Full Time Nights

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health staff

Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or

daycare

Job summary

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton in Wisconsin is seeking a Paramedic to join its 26-bed Emergency Department team on a 12-hour night shift (7pm-7am), with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation. The role focuses on direct patient care under licensed supervision, with ACLS/PALS and BLS requirements, and opportunities for professional growth.

You will perform med administration under supervision, document in EMR, assist with patient transport, and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Paramedic Program.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Paramedic license for the State of WI.
• American Heart Association ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire.
• For Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and Fond du Lac: High School diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care.
• Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care.
• Completes accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Reinforces patient education performed by the RN.
• Assists with patient transport to other departments as needed based on patient condition.
• Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment to perform patient care.
• Administers medications under the general supervision of the RN or Provider in accordance with the ThedaCare-approved Paramedic medication list.

Skills

Paramedic Program

BLS

WI Paramedic license

ACLS

PALS

High School diploma

Education

Paramedic Program

High School diploma (for Oshkosh/Fond du Lac)

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.

A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary: The Paramedic performs in a nursing support role with a variety of direct care functions under general supervision by licensed team members including RN, Physician, and/or APC.

Job Description

• SCHEDULE: 12- hour NIGHT shift (7p-7a). Every 3rd weekend required. Holiday rotation.
• UNIT DETAILS:
  • 26 bed Emergency Department
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Close partnership with ER provider team
  • Positive and engaging work environment that fosters learning and development
  • Variety in your career and unique experiences every shift
  • Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, including lifesaving opportunities in critical situations
  • Tailored orientation plan to meet your development needs
  • Compensated ACLS, PALS and TNCC certifications
  • Opportunity for further committee work, clinical advancement and advanced accreditations
• Key Accountabilities
  • Receives direction and assignments from licensed team members and provides technical support to optimize patient care
  • Reports on the condition of the patient to the appropriate licensed team members to ensure safe, quality patient care
  • Completes accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Reinforces patient education performed by the RN
  • Assists with patient transport to other departments as needed based on patient condition
  • Assists with maintaining a safe and clean environment to perform patient care
  • Administers medications under the general supervision of the RN or Provider in accordance with the ThedaCare-approved Paramedic medication list
• Qualifications
  • Completion of Paramedic Program
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
  • Paramedic license for the State of WI
  • American Heart Association ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire
  • For the Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac: High School diploma is required
• Physical Demands
  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
  • Work Environment: Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments; Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock; Occasional high noise level in work environment; Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents; Occasional contact with aggressive and/or combative patients
  • Use of computers throughout work day; Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Scheduled FTE: 0.9
• Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: Nights

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.