Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health•Carrington, ND

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work CHI Carrington Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital, you will be exposed to the emergency department, acute care (Med/Surg), swing bed, surgery, outpatient treatment, and so much more! Job Summary and Responsibilities Work in the heart of #humankindness! CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington is seeking a skilled and compassionate Paramedic to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will provide professional pre-hospital and hospital care to a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, often managing multiple patients or situations simultaneously.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
NREMT-PARA EMT-P:ND AUTO:ND
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
PALS issued by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Performing and documenting comprehensive patient assessments and treatments.
Individualizing patient care plans and ensuring interventions are appropriate and policy-compliant.
Identifying needs for and supervising patient transfers to different facilities or levels of care.
Administering medications accurately, adhering to the five (5) Patient Rights.
Identifying significant changes or high-risk situations in patient status.
Completing all documentation in a timely and thorough manner.
Demonstrating proficiency with ambulance and hospital equipment.
Effectively communicating patient status during transfers of care.
Adjusting workload and communicating staffing needs as necessary.
Provides professional and compassionate patient care to all age groups.
Coordinating patient care with ancillary departments.
Operating within the guidelines of Standing Orders, Medical Director directives, and ND State Guidelines.