Paramedic - Occupational Medicine | Bismarck - PRN

Sanford Health

263d • $22 - $30

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Paramedics demonstrate competency in trauma and medical situations and possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting. Administer emergency care and treatment and determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and techniques.
• Hold national registry status at a Paramedic level.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred depending on location.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced RN-EMT certification accepted in Minnesota.
• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)100, 200, 700, and 800 completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medical care to patients.
• Administer emergency care and treatment.
• Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury.
• Establish priority for required emergency care.
• Assist and give direction to additional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Responders.
• Constantly assess the patient while in route to the emergency facility.
• Administer additional care as indicated or given by medical direction.
• Use equipment included in the medical transport environments.
• Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury.
• Complete extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided.
• Maintain communication with the patient and the family.
• Assist with patient care in the receiving facility.
• Attend training classes to maintain national certification and state licensure.

Benefits

• Development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees