Paramedic, Emergency Center

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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!

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED & Completion of Paramedic education program.
• Licensed by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) as a Paramedic.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, prioritization and coordination of patient needs upon their arrival to Regions Hospital Emergency Department (ED).
• Demonstrate ability and efficiency completing and documenting dependent functions in order to carry out specific physician and RN orders in the ED environment.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for our patients
• Perform related duties as assigned by RNs and Medical Providers in a collaborative manner with team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees