Paramedic - 911 & Critical Care Transport - FT

Sanford Health•Rice Lake, WI

1d•$25 - $39

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Paramedic for 911 and critical care transport. The Rice Lake critical care transport team includes critical care paramedics, registered nurses, and emergency medical technicians. The team cares for patients of all ages and acuity in a mobile environment, providing 911 and interfacility transports. Patient care is guided by patient needs, acuity, assessment, and written or protocol orders under the direction of a medical provider. The position requires a Wisconsin Paramedic license and a future Critical Care Endorsement Certification, and is open to new graduates. Paramedics provide advanced medical care and patient transportation. In addition to paramedic responsibilities, the Lead Paramedic serves as the key EMS contact at the scene, may direct other EMS responders, supports management and staff, and assists with EMS operations. Duties may include monitoring productivity and tracking EMS activity, and assisting with regulations, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finances, and quality assurance. The Lead Paramedic also acts as a resource for EMS staff. The role includes assisting with patient care at receiving facilities and lifting and moving patients. Paramedics attend training to maintain national certification and state licensure and to stay current with developments in the field. They provide an educational environment for students and complete academic assessments in a timely manner. Work hours vary according to patient needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. The team offers 12- and 24-hour shifts, weekend and holiday rotations, and self-scheduling. The Rice Lake Ambulance Team has an onsite station dog.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience as a paramedic in an ambulance setting.
Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of how equipment such as monitors and defibrillators work and how to troubleshoot problems.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
National registry status at the Paramedic level.
State license when required by state requirements; the position requires a Wisconsin Paramedic license.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Critical Care Endorsement Certification in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent, advanced version for paramedics; International Trauma Life Support (ITLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), depending on location.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 completed, and continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced medical care to patients and transport them.
Assist and give direction to additional EMS responders at the scene or during transport, as needed.
Serve as the key EMS contact while on scene.
Support management and staff.
Assist with monitoring productivity and tracking Emergency Medical Services activity.
Assist EMS operations, including regulations, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finance, and quality assurance, as needed.
Act as a formal resource for EMS staff.
Assist with patient care at the receiving facility, including lifting and moving patients as required.
Attend training to maintain national certification and state licensure and keep current with developments in the field.
Provide an educational environment for students and complete academic assessments in a timely manner.