Paramedic

ThedaCare; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a Paramedic to perform nursing support duties under supervision by licensed team members, including RN, physician, or APC. Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs/week, night shift (7:00pm-7:00am), with every 4th weekend and holiday rotation.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Paramedic Program, BLS on hire, a WI Paramedic license, and ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire. Location includes ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac and Oshkosh Expansion Hospital.

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.
• High School diploma is required for Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac.

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.

Education

Paramedic license WI

BLS upon hire

ACLS & PALS within 6 months

High School diploma

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. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well‑being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole‑person approach to wellness – 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: Full time, benefits eligible 36 hrs/week Night shift (7:00pm-7:00am) Every 4th weekend rotation Holiday rotation

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

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 Medical Center - Fond du Lac Expansion - Fond du Lac,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.

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.