Paramedic

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 34,743 - 52,114; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to respond to emergency calls and provide critical care. The role requires 36 hours a week with day/night rotations, and team collaboration is essential for ensuring patient care.

Candidates must hold Paramedic certification and be proficient in English. The position includes operating in various settings, from ambulance calls to working in the Emergency Room, and ensuring smooth transitions of care.

Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered including health insurance and 401(k) retirement.

Qualifications

• Must have Paramedic certification through relevant North Dakota and Minnesota boards.
• Proficiency in English for communication with patients and teammates is essential.
• Capability of lifting and carrying heavy objects (40-100 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Respond to ambulance calls across the region.
• Assist with triage and patient care in the Emergency Room.
• Work as part of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit transport team.

Skills

Emergency medical response

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Paramedic certification

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $25.22 - $37.83

Summary:

Schedule/Hours: 36 hours per week, Day/Night rotation (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am), every other weekend.

The Paramedic responds to all emergency calls, keeping patients and family members informed, while following all standard protocols. The Paramedic demonstrates safe driving habits in emergency and non-emergency situations and helps maintain equipment and vehicles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to ambulance calls for the entire region.

• Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.

• Performs and documents assessments according guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.

• Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.

• Identifies patient/patient’s family needs, documents and plans in order to meet those needs, i.e., counseling, etc.

• Works as a cohesive team with First Responders. Creates a smooth transition of care. Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.

• Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification:

• Paramedic | North Dakota Department of Health- Division of Emergency Medical Systems | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Paramedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board| Within 1 Month of Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources

• Basic Life Support | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System

• ACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Preferred | Learning Management System

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Heavy (40-100 pounds)• Carry: Heavy (40-100 pounds)• Push/Pull: Heavy (40-100 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Heavy (40-100 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)• Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Professional DriverReference ID: R5775

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)