Paramedic

CHI; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 21,642 - 46,452; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care organization in Breckenridge, Minnesota is seeking a Paramedic to provide professional and compassionate care in a diverse patient environment. Responsibilities include performing assessments, administering treatments, and supervising EMTs. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and valid Paramedic Licensure. The role offers a pay range of $15.71 - $33.72 per hour, contributing to a holistic healing ministry focused on community care.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Paramedic Licensure.
• Ability to provide professional and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a pre-hospital/hospital setting.
• Document assessments and treatments accurately.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of EMTs and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Emergency medical services

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic Licensure

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

• The Paramedic provides professional and compassionate care to a variety of patients encountered in a multidisciplinary pre‑hospital/hospital setting:
  • Patient population groups include children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, occasionally dealing with multiple patients or population groups simultaneously.
• The Paramedic performs and documents assessments and treatments; individualizes patient care and ensures that interventions are made appropriately and according to policy; identifies needs that may include supervising the transfer of patients to a different facility or level of care.
• The Paramedic provides direct patient care; administers medications utilizing the five (5) Patient Rights; identifies significant changes or high risk situations; completes all documentation in a timely manner; demonstrates knowledge and use of equipment encountered in the ambulance department or in hospital; communicates patient status at transfer of care; adjusts own workload as needed; assesses, identifies, and communicates staffing needs to Coordinator or adjusts staffing needs to current situation.
• The Paramedic is responsible for the supervision, safety of EMT’s, staff, and bystanders, and coordinates the patient care with ancillary departments involved in either direct or indirect patient care.
• Treatment is accomplished through the guidelines established by the Standing Orders, Medical Director and ND State Guidelines.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Paramedic Licensure required by the Department of Emergency Medical Services/ National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin located in Breckenridge, Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy, using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our employees and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high‑quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry.

Pay Range

$15.71 - $33.72 /hour