Paramedic - Rapid Emergency Response & Community Care

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Elbow Lake (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

HSA/FSA/401k

EAP and life coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Elbow Lake, MN is seeking a Paramedic/EMT to respond to emergencies, assess patients, stabilize for transport and collaborate with doctors and nurses on care plans.

The role requires Paramedic certification and EMT-Paramedic experience, with BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials. It is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, offering 48-hour biweekly shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• State certification as Paramedic.
• EMT-Paramedic experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification required.
• Community Paramedic Certification preferred.
• Critical Care Certificate preferred.
• Nationally Registered Paramedic preferred but not required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergency calls and providing on-site medical assistance.
• Assessing patients' conditions, including vital signs, and making quick decisions on the appropriate course of action.
• Administering necessary medical treatments, such as CPR, oxygen, medications, and wound care.
• Stabilizing injured or critically ill patients and preparing them for transportation to hospitals or other medical facilities.
• Operating and maintaining medical equipment, such as defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous lines.
• Communicating with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to provide updates on patients' conditions and receive further instructions.
• Documenting all medical procedures, treatments, and observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families during traumatic situations.
• Participating in ongoing training and continuing education to stay updated on the latest medical techniques and procedures.
• Adhering to medical protocols, ethical standards, and legal requirements in the provision of emergency medical care.
• Attend Community events to provide onsite medical care and first-aid support, enhancing community outreach.
• Quality improvement or management activities for ambulance services in our PSA.
• Attend local fire meetings and trainings to help with community education and outreach.
• Providing education and mentorship opportunities to area students or others interested in joining Emergency Medicine.

Skills

Paramedic certification

EMT-Paramedic experience

BLS ACLS PALS

Community Paramedic cert

Critical Care cert

Nationally registered paramedic

Communication skills

Stress tolerance

Teamwork

Job description

Lake Region Healthcare in Elbow Lake, MN is seeking a Paramedic/EMT to respond to emergencies, assess patients, stabilize for transport and collaborate with doctors and nurses on care plans.

The role requires Paramedic certification and EMT-Paramedic experience, with BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials. It is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, offering 48-hour biweekly shifts and comprehensive benefits.