Paramedic - Ambulance | Bagley - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Minnesota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join their dynamic team in Bagley, Minnesota. This role is crucial for delivering emergency medical services, where you will assess patients, provide life-saving interventions, and coordinate care with other medical professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, extensive knowledge of emergency medical practices, and a commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact on the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Work/life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of paramedic principles and techniques is essential.
• Must hold national registry status at a Paramedic level.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifesaving interventions in pre-hospital settings.
• Administer emergency care and determine patient transport needs.

Skills

Trauma care

Emergency medical treatment

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine

Tools

Defibrillator

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Paramedic - Ambulance | Bagley - PRN | Sanford Careers

Job Information

Paramedic - Ambulance | Bagley - PRN in Bagley, Minnesota

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Bagley Medical Center
Location: Bagley, MN
Address: 203 4th St NW, Bagley, MN 56621, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $22.40 - $30.50

Job Summary

Paramedics demonstrate competency in trauma and medical situations and possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting. Administer emergency care and treatment and determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care. Paramedics provide advanced medical care to patients and may need to assist and give direction to additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Responders at the scene and/or during transport.

Based on their assessment, Paramedics will provide emergency care to adults, infants, and children, medical and trauma patients. They determine the appropriate facility for patient transport based on their knowledge of the condition of the patients and the extent of their injuries unless otherwise indicated by medical direction.

Paramedics constantly assess the patient while en route to the emergency facility, administering additional care as indicated or given by medical direction. They may use equipment included in the medical transport environments and observe, record, and report to the physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment at the emergency scene and in transit to the receiving facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics.

Good communication with the receiving facility is essential to get medical direction and to provide the patient's status and other critical information. Paramedics complete extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided, and understand all applicable legal, moral, and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service. They maintain communication with the patient and the family, comfort and reassure patients, and demonstrate concern and courtesy while maintaining confidentiality of the patient's information. Paramedics assist with patient care in the receiving facility, lifting and moving patients as required. They provide a welcoming and educational environment for students and complete any academic assessments in a timely fashion.

Physical activities include but are not limited to considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Paramedics attend training classes to maintain national certification, state licensure, and keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge. Depending on the location of the position, work hours will vary depending on patient needs, which may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

If hired into an emergency department, the paramedic will work collaboratively with the nursing team under the direction & supervision of the attending physician. The paramedic may perform EKGs and cardiac monitoring, assist with patient triage, perform and maintain IV therapy, respiratory management and therapy, orthopedic splinting, basic wound management, and any other skills and assessments as directed by the attending physicians.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.

Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques, knowledge of how various equipment, such as a monitor or defibrillator, work and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.

Hold national registry status at a Paramedic level. Additional training provided/workshops and staff meetings are to be attended as per policy.

Depending on state requirements, individuals may need to have a state license. Additional licensures as required depending upon state; Paramedic (PAR) Certification, National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)100, 200, 700, and 800 completed and continued education hours as mandated by accreditation.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent, advanced version for paramedics, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred depending on location.

Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford Health has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0184273
Job Function: Emergency Medical Services
Featured: No