BLS Provider-EMS Event Medicine

Healthpartners • Oakdale, MN

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About The Position

Regions Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider with excellent communication skills to join our EMS Special Events Team. Our Special Events team delivers care of patient needs upon their arrival to the event Medical or First Aid Stations at various venues. Join us and bring your EMS career to the next level! Responsibilities include: Coordinating care of high acuity patients to expedite treatment and/or transportation to the ED communicating with other event medical staff and assigning patient care needs. Communicating with the EMS and police personnel as necessary. Observing, participating and managing overall patient care to facilitate care and resolve issues or potential problems. The BLS Provider may provide work direction to BLS care providers; perform and document dependent functions such as carrying out EMS Medical Directors medical orders and perform diagnostic and treatment procedures; provide a safe environment; coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, family, EMS personnel and other health professionals. The BLS Provider will be required to demonstrate all BLS Provider Competencies for event medicine providers as prescribed by the Office of the EMS Medical Director within 3 months of hire. At Regions Hospital you'll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients - and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We're also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• EMT certified in the State of MN through the EMSRB -or- Paramedic certified by the State of MN EMSRB -OR- licensed RN in the State of MN with critical care or ED experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating care of high acuity patients to expedite treatment and/or transportation to the ED.
• Communicating with other event medical staff and assigning patient care needs.
• Communicating with the EMS and police personnel as necessary.
• Observing, participating and managing overall patient care to facilitate care and resolve issues or potential problems.
• Providing work direction to BLS care providers.
• Performing and documenting dependent functions such as carrying out EMS Medical Directors medical orders.
• Performing diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Providing a safe environment.
• Coordinating, communicating, interpreting, and explaining patient care services to the patient, family, EMS personnel and other health professionals.
• Demonstrating all BLS Provider Competencies for event medicine providers as prescribed by the Office of the EMS Medical Director within 3 months of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of benefits to support health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED