Paramedic

Altru; Grand Forks (ND); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Zusammenfassung

The Paramedic at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, responds to emergency calls, informs patients and families, and follows established protocols. Duties include driving safely, assisting ER staff, and coordinating with First Responders and NICU transport teams.

Schedule includes 36 hours per week with day/night rotation and every other weekend; opportunities to support community events and regional transports across ND and beyond.

Qualifikationen

• 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification
• 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree
• FP-C, CC-P, CP-C certifications

Aufgaben

• Responds to ambulance calls across the region.
• Assists ER RNs with triage and critical patient care.
• Transports patients to internal departments and regional facilities.
• Documents assessments, vital signs, IVs, and patient identification.
• Works with First Responders and NICU transport team.
• Provides follow-up to First Responders as needed.

Ausbildung

Associate's degree and advanced certification

Bachelor's degree

FP-C, CC-P, CP-C certifications

Tools

Driver's License

AHA ACLS

AHA PALS

NRP

Jobbeschreibung

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.Location:Altru Hospital,1200 South Columbia Road,Grand Forks, ND 58201Summary: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.Schedule/Hours: 36 hours per week, Day/Night rotation (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am), and every other weekend.PARAMEDIC I$26.48 - $39.72 USD Hourly- Paramedic, North Dakota and NREMT, Driver's LicensePARAMEDIC II$27.80 - $41.71 USD HourlyQualification/Education:- 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification OR,- 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degreePARAMEDIC III$29.19 - $43.79 USD HourlyQualification/Education:- 12 years or more Paramedic experience with Associates and/or Advanced Certification (FP-C, CC-P, CP-C); or- 6 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degreeEssential 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 to 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 SourcesParamedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board| Within 1 Month of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesParamedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesDriver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesBasic Life Support | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management SystemACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management SystemNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Preferred | Learning Management SystemLanguage 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 ApplicableDriving 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: R8421Making 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)