Paramedic, Emergency Center

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role includes assessment, prioritization, and coordination of patient needs upon arrival to the ED, performing physician and RN orders, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment in a collaborative ED team. The schedule includes a 11am–11:30pm shift with rotating weekends as needed, reflecting our

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED and completion of a paramedic education program.
• Licensed by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board as a Paramedic.
• Certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic is preferred upon hire but required within 6 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS at time of employment and every 2 years thereafter.
• PALS is preferred on hire but required within 6 months of hire and every 2 years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prioritize, and coordinate patient needs upon arrival to Regions Hospital Emergency Department.
• Document and carry out physician and RN orders in the ED in a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with RNs and medical providers and perform related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Paramedic education program

Job description

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.

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.

Our Emergency Department (ED) is comprised of 50,000 square feet of clinical space with 55 treatment rooms. An additional 8,000 square feet houses the resident room, library, conference space and administrative offices. It also includes 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 treat patients 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!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.