Paramedic - Emergency Department

Mayo Clinic•Eau Claire, WI

11h

About The Position

Emergency Department Paramedics play an integral role in the ongoing care of patients throughout their emergency visit. As a member of the ED care team, the Paramedic collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality emergency care, support patient throughput, and contribute to a seamless patient experience from arrival through discharge. Under general supervision, the Paramedic assists Emergency Department staff with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks that support and complement nursing practice. The Paramedic initiates and provides care within the scope of practice defined by law, serving patients with a wide range of emergency conditions across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The role works to the full scope of paramedic practice, including intubation, medication administration, and bedside procedures. Unlike a small independent ambulance crew, the Paramedic works as part of a collaborative hospital care team and manages multiple patients simultaneously. The role emphasizes continuous monitoring and reassessment throughout each patient's ED stay, supports triage and diagnostic testing, and contributes to patient throughput and department efficiency. Care is documented in the electronic medical record, and the Paramedic participates in the ongoing plan of care, patient handoffs, interdisciplinary communication, patient education reinforcement, and discharge support. The position includes a benefits package with health insurance options, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, a pension plan, and paid time off. Eligible candidates may receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.

Requirements

Active registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; registration must be maintained.
Current Wisconsin Paramedic License; license must be maintained.
Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications; certifications must be maintained.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in a mass casualty event.
Proficient use of technical office equipment, including computers and word-processing, spreadsheet, database, email, electronic-calendar, medical, and other job-specific applications.
Ability to act decisively and calmly in a crisis situation.

Responsibilities

Assist Emergency Department staff with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks that support and complement nursing practice.
Initiate and provide care within the legally defined scope of paramedic practice.
Provide care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with a wide range of emergency conditions.
Perform paramedic-scope interventions, including intubation, medication administration, and bedside procedures.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Continuously monitor and reassess patients throughout their Emergency Department stay.
Manage multiple patients simultaneously.
Support patient throughput by assisting with triage, obtaining EKGs, establishing IV access, administering medications, and supporting diagnostic testing.
Contribute to department flow and operational efficiency, helping reduce delays, boarding impacts, and diversion pressures.
Document care in the electronic medical record and participate in the patient's ongoing plan of care throughout the ED visit.
Support patient handoffs, interdisciplinary communication, patient education reinforcement, and discharge.
Apply emergency response skills while carrying out broader patient-care responsibilities.