Paramedic - As Needed

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

11d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $25.22 - $37.83 Summary: Work Schedule/Hours: As needed on rotating shifts (8 or 12-hr shifts, days, evenings, and overnights). The Paramedic responds to all emergency calls, keeping patients and family members informed, while following all standard protocols. The Paramedic demonstrates safe driving habits in emergency and non-emergency situations and helps maintain equipment and vehicles. Essential Job Functions: Responds to ambulance calls for the entire region. Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events. Performs and documents assessments according guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified. Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care. Identifies patient/patient’s family needs, documents and plans in order to meet those needs, i.e., counseling, etc. Works as a cohesive team with First Responders. Creates a smooth transition of care. Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary. Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

Paramedic | North Dakota Department of Health- Division of Emergency Medical Systems | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board| Within 1 Month of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
ACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Preferred | Learning Management System

Responsibilities

Responds to ambulance calls for the entire region.
Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.
Performs and documents assessments according guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.
Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.
Identifies patient/patient’s family needs, documents and plans in order to meet those needs, i.e., counseling, etc.
Works as a cohesive team with First Responders.
Creates a smooth transition of care.
Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.
Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.