Paramedic

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks Paramedics at multiple levels. You will respond to ambulance calls across the region, perform assessments, and assist in emergency department care.

The position requires coordination with First Responders, patient counseling, and interdepartmental transport to facilities as needed. Qualified applicants have 6+ years Paramedic experience with an associate’s degree and advanced certification or 3+ years with a bachelor’s degree, plus ND DoH/NR EMT

Qualifications

• 6+ years Paramedic experience with an associate’s degree and advanced certification.
• 3+ years Paramedic experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Active Paramedic certifications (ND DoH, NREMT) before start date.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ambulance calls throughout the Grand Forks region and surrounding areas.
• Perform and document patient assessments, vitals, IVs, blood sugars, and identifications.
• Assist RNs in the Emergency Room with triage and critical care.
• Document patient needs and plan care accordingly, including counseling.
• Work as part of a cohesive team with First Responders and ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Transport patients to internal departments or to Fargo/Minneapolis/Rochester as needed.

Skills

Paramedic experience

Driver's License

Education

Associate degree in Paramedicine

Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine

FP-C/CC-P/CP-C certification

Job description

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

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary: 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 License

Paramedic II

• $27.80 - $41.71 USD Hourly

Paramedic III

• $29.19 - $43.79 USD Hourly

Qualification/Education:

• 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification OR,
• 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree

Qualification/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 degree

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

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 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.

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 Driver Reference ID: R8421

Culture & Benefits

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)

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