Paramedic - Ambulance - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,307 - 47,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is hiring Paramedics in Minnesota to deliver emergency medical care. The role involves assessing patients’ conditions, providing lifesaving treatments, and ensuring effective communication with both patients and medical teams.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, national registry status as a Paramedic, and relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Current national registry status at a Paramedic level.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and treatment in a pre-hospital setting.
• Administer lifesaving interventions and communicate with patients.
• Assist nursing teams and perform necessary medical procedures.

Skills

Paramedic principles and practices

Emergency care knowledge

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine

Tools

Monitor

Defibrillator

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Canby Medical Center
Location: Canby, MN
Address: 112 St Olaf Ave S, Canby, MN 56220, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 34.00
Salary Range: $22.00 - $34.50
Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

Department Details

• 24 hour work shifts with 24 hours on, 48 hours off
• 1st 12 hours are Hospital and Ambulance based and 2nd 12 hours are Ambulance based

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 establishes priority for required emergency care. Paramedics provide advanced medical care to patients. Complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics may need to assist and give direction to additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Responders at the scene and/or during transport. Paramedics, based on their assessment, will provide emergency care to adults, infants and children, medical and trauma patients. Determine the appropriate facility that patients should be transported to based on their knowledge of the condition of the patients and the extent of their injuries unless otherwise indicated by medical direction. Constantly assess the patient while in route to the emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or given by medical direction. Paramedics may use equipment included in the medical transport environments. Observe, record, and report to 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. Paramedics will demonstrate good communication with the receiving facility to get medical direction and to provide patient’s status and other critical information. Complete extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided, as well as understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding the emergency medical service. Paramedics maintain communication with the patient and the family, comforts and reassures patients and be able to demonstrate concern and courtesy while maintaining confidentiality of the patient’s information. Assist with patient care in the receiving facility; lifting and moving patients as required. Provide welcoming and educational environment for students and complete any academic assessments in a timely fashion.

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

If hired into an emergency department, the paramedic will work collaboratively with nursing team under the direction & supervision of the attending physician. The paramedic may perform EKGs and cardiac monitoring, assist with patient triage, preform 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. Paramedics can perform all hospital approved skills and procedures under the direction of the attending physician within their scope of practice.

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. If working in Minnesota, an Advanced RN-EMT certification is accepted. 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 hour's 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.

Benefits

Sanford 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 https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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