Paramedic, Emergency Center
About The Position
Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a patient-focused Paramedic to join its Emergency Department team. The role assesses, prioritizes, and coordinates patient needs when they arrive in the ED. The Paramedic efficiently completes and documents dependent functions to carry out specific physician and RN orders, helps maintain a safe and therapeutic patient environment, and performs related duties assigned by RNs and medical providers in collaboration with team members. Other duties may be assigned. The Emergency Department has 55 treatment rooms across 50,000 square feet of clinical space, with five acuity-based care pods, including an 11-bed crisis and behavioral health pod. The department also includes private rooms, an in-department radiology suite, a discharge pharmacy, a waiting room and triage area, and staff amenities. It sees more than 90,000 visits annually and is a fast-paced environment. The schedule is per diem/casual, totaling 36 hours every six weeks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Paramedic education program.
- Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) Paramedic license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at employment and every two years thereafter.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at employment and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification is preferred upon hire, but required within six months of hire.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred upon hire, but required within six months of hire and every two years thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Assess, prioritize, and coordinate patient needs upon arrival at the Emergency Department.
- Complete and document dependent functions to carry out specific physician and RN orders.
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
- Perform related duties assigned by RNs and medical providers, working collaboratively with team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning.
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Education Level
High school or GED
