Paramedic - Ambulance | Fargo - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry leader in emergency medical services as a Paramedic in Fargo. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care to the community, handling approximately 35,000 calls annually. You'll be part of a dedicated team that utilizes advanced technology, including GPS and Computer Aided Dispatch software, to ensure timely responses to emergencies. With a focus on professional development, Sanford Health provides uniforms and continuing education at no cost. If you're passionate about making a difference and delivering exceptional patient care, this full-time position is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Uniforms provided

Continuing education provided

Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Active Paramedic certification with NREMT required.
• Knowledge of paramedic principles and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic and Advanced Life Support in emergencies.
• Respond to emergency medical service requests effectively.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Paramedic principles and practices

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer Aided Dispatch software

Defibrillator

Job description

Paramedic - Ambulance | Fargo - Full Time | Sanford Careers

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: Fa Sanford Ambulance
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 42.00
Salary Range: $27.16 - $44.44
Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!
Union Position: Yes

4 day-on / 4 day-off rotation

Shift bids are completed twice a year

Shifts may include: days, mid-days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

NO scheduled on-call time required!

Uniforms and continuing education are provided at no cost to the employee.

Job Summary

For over 60 years, Sanford Ambulance – Fargo, has been providing world-class pre-hospital care to the community that we love.

We are a 9-1-1 ambulance service that handles approximately 35,000 calls for service annually in the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo metro area, as well as portions of Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN. Sanford Ambulance deploys ambulances throughout the communities that we serve, utilizing Computer Aided Dispatch software that incorporates Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data and GPS. This technology, combined with Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols ensures that the quickest available unit and appropriate resources are dispatched to every emergency.

Paramedics are responsible for responding to requests for emergency medical services and provide both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) care, as appropriate. They must demonstrate competency in delivering excellent care to sick and injured patients (adults/children/infants) and possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting, both on-scene as well as during transport to a hospital Emergency Department (based on protocols or physician medical direction).

Physical activities include but are not limited to: considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as: climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must have a 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.

Active Paramedic certification with NREMT by the time of hire.

Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Requires ability to be licensed as a Paramedic in both ND (ND Department of Health) and MN (Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board). This will be obtained with company assistance upon acceptance of job offer.

Must maintain current driver's license and exceptional driving record for purposes of insurability. Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check will be completed annually.

Previous Paramedic experience preferred.

Sanford Health 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-0213757
Job Function: Emergency Medical Services