Paramedic - 60 hours per pay period

CCM Health; Montevideo (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

PERA retirement

On-site Child Care Center

Wellness Center membership

Job summary

CCM Health is hiring a Paramedic in Emergency Services. The role covers pre-hospital care, basic and advanced life support, and leadership within a small team. You will respond to emergencies and participate in transports under ER supervision.

The position requires MN paramedic certification, National Registry, ACLS, and a willingness to maintain licensure through ongoing education. 12-hour night/day rotations and 60-hour pay periods apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and current National Registry Paramedic.
• MN Paramedic Certification and ACLS certification required.
• EVOC training or ability to pass curricula within one year.
• PALS or NRP Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and transport patients.
• Provide basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital settings.
• Lead a small team of prehospital care providers.
• Document patient condition and treatment.
• Maintain licensures and continuing education.

Skills

Physical demands

Math computations

Handwriting

Instructions follow

Communication

Confidentiality

Team leadership

Time management

Education

High school diploma

National Registry Paramedic

MN Paramedic Certification

ACLS Certification

Emergency Vehicle Operations

EVOC curricula

PALS or NRP Certification

Job description

POSITION: Paramedic DEPARTMENT:Emergency Services HOURS:0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period)

HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $32.66 - $42.00

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: A paramedic functions as the most extensively trained primary care provider in the pre-hospital setting. The paramedic is responsible for all aspects of care provided to the sick and injured. The paramedic provides both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications. The paramedic is frequently in a leadership role working with a small team of lesser-trained prehospital care providers. The paramedic is responsible for verbal communication with the patient, other prehospital providers and hospital personnel, including physician medical directors. The paramedic completes extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided, and must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service. The paramedic must be dedicated to continued learning through continuing education and maintenance of licensures and certifications.

The paramedic must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient. The paramedic must be able to function independently at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing. The paramedic must be able to remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stay focused while assuming the leadership role inherent in carrying out the functions of the position. Good judgment is essential in directing other team members to assist as needed, along with advanced knowledge, technical skills. The paramedic must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be capable of adapting to situations with violence and emotional instability in multicultural settings. The paramedic must possess critical reasoning and math skills and be capable of applying them effectively in stressful situations. Self-motivation is essential.

The paramedic will be scheduled 24 hour shifts (12 hours on and 12 hours on-call) and be based in the Emergency Room. The paramedic’s primary responsibility is to respond to emergency calls and go on transports. The paramedic will assist patients, physicians, respiratory therapists and nurses in the ER under the direction of the Emergency Room Physician and Emergency Room RN as described in the job description.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High school diploma
• Current National Registry Paramedic
• Current MN Paramedic Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Training in Emergency Vehicle Operations
• EVOC or be able to pass the curricula in one year
• Current PALS or NRP Certification

SKILL(S):

• Able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Knowledge of basic mathematical computations; skill in taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weigh
• Legible printing and/or handwriting.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate and work harmoniously with patients, families and health team members;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

EXPERIENCE:

POSITION: Paramedic DEPARTMENT:Emergency Services HOURS:0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period)

HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $32.66 - $42.00

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: A paramedic functions as the most extensively trained primary care provider in the pre-hospital setting. The paramedic is responsible for all aspects of care provided to the sick and injured. The paramedic provides both basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications. The paramedic is frequently in a leadership role working with a small team of lesser-trained prehospital care providers. The paramedic is responsible for verbal communication with the patient, other prehospital providers and hospital personnel, including physician medical directors. The paramedic completes extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided, and must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service. The paramedic must be dedicated to continued learning through continuing education and maintenance of licensures and certifications.

The paramedic must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient. The paramedic must be able to function independently at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing. The paramedic must be able to remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stay focused while assuming the leadership role inherent in carrying out the functions of the position. Good judgment is essential in directing other team members to assist as needed, along with advanced knowledge, technical skills. The paramedic must possess excellent verbal communication skills and be capable of adapting to situations with violence and emotional instability in multicultural settings. The paramedic must possess critical reasoning and math skills and be capable of applying them effectively in stressful situations. Self-motivation is essential.

The paramedic will be scheduled 24 hour shifts (12 hours on and 12 hours on-call) and be based in the Emergency Room. The paramedic’s primary responsibility is to respond to emergency calls and go on transports. The paramedic will assist patients, physicians, respiratory therapists and nurses in the ER under the direction of the Emergency Room Physician and Emergency Room RN as described in the job description.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High school diploma
• Current National Registry Paramedic
• Current MN Paramedic Certification
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current valid, non restricted Minnesota Driver’s License
• Training in Emergency Vehicle Operations
• EVOC or be able to pass the curricula in one year
• Current PALS or NRP Certification

SKILL(S):

• Able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Knowledge of basic mathematical computations; skill in taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weigh
• Legible printing and/or handwriting.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate and work harmoniously with patients, families and health team members;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

EXPERIENCE: Preferred but not required.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 26 days per year
• Single Health Insurance premium paid in full
• Affordable Family Health Insurance premiums
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Public Employee Retirement Association of MN (PERA)
• On-site Child Care Center
• Wellness Center Membership discount

CCM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

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Licenses & Certifications

Required

Paramedic - MN

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