Paramedic - Detroit Lakes

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

About The Position

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Requirements

State licensure/certification as a Paramedic or a Registered Nurse authorized to operate as a Paramedic in the appropriate state of practice.
NIMS 100, 200, 700; Over 75, need to have medical permission
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required at time of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.
Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health 's insurer.
State Background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls in the prehospital setting.
Provides medical support and care to patients at the scene of an emergency, during transport, and during interfacility transfers.
Assesses patients by identifying needs, evaluating condition, and determining the most appropriate course of treatment within scope of practice.
Provides advanced medical care and basic life support using appropriate medical equipment, devices, medications, and treatment modalities.
Performs safe and effective interfacility transfers by monitoring patient condition, continuing appropriate care, and communicating with sending and receiving facilities.
Safely operates and/or assists with ambulance transport while maintaining patient care and monitoring en route to the receiving facility.
Communicates patient condition, treatment provided, and pertinent information to receiving medical personnel.
Completes accurate and timely patient care documentation in accordance with applicable protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains readiness of assigned unit, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe and effective prehospital response and transport.

Benefits

Generous Paid Personal Leave
401(k) Savings Plan
Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement program
Adoption assistance program
Wellness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple plans including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Wellness resources