Paramedic, Emergency Center

HealthPartners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Paramedic to join our Emergency Department team and deliver patient-centered care in a high-volume ED.

The Paramedic will assess, prioritize, and coordinate patient needs, work with RNs and physicians, and ensure orders are carried out accurately in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Licensed by the Minnesota EMSRB as a Paramedic.
• NAER/NR-EMT Paramedic certification preferred; must obtain within 6 months if hired.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize patient needs upon arrival to the ED.
• Coordinate patient care with RNs and physicians in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Carry out physician and RN orders and document actions.
• Create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients throughout care.

Skills

Paramedic licensure

BLS/ACLS/PALS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic education program

Job description

Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN is looking for exceptional, patient focused Paramedic to join our Emergency Department team and make a difference for our patients and our community.

This position requires assessment, prioritization and coordination of patient needs upon their arrival to Regions Hospital Emergency Department (ED).The Paramedic must demonstrate ability and efficiency completing and documenting dependent functions in order to carry out specific physician and RN orders in the ED environment.Additionally, the Paramedic is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for our patients and to perform related duties as assigned by RNs and Medical Providers in a collaborative manner with team members. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work schedule:11am-1130pm flex every third weekend

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED & Completion of Paramedic education program.
• Licensed by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) as a Paramedic.
• Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician as a Paramedic is preferred upon hire but required within 6 months of hire. (Department will track)
• Demonstrates at the time of employment and every two years thereafter successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Successful completion of American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred on hire but required within 6 months of hire and every two years thereafter.

OurEmergency Department (ED) is comprised of 50,000 square feet of clinical space with 55 treatment rooms. An additional 8,000 square feet houses theresident room, library, conference space and administrative offices. It alsoincludes private rooms, in-department radiology suite, discharge pharmacy, waiting room and triage area, employee lounge and locker room, and five care areas (pods), including an 11-bed care pod for our crisis/behavioral health patients. It is designed to treatpatients in acuity-based care pods.You will find yourself in a fast-paced environment with over 90,000 ED visits per year. Join our team and make good happen!