Paramedic - Ambulance - Full Time

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced pre-hospital medical care and transport for patients with medical and traumatic conditions. Paramedics assess patients of all ages, determine the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritize care, and provide lifesaving interventions. They select an appropriate receiving facility based on the patient's condition and injuries, unless otherwise directed by medical direction, and continuously reassess and treat patients while en route. The role may include assisting or directing other EMS responders at the scene or during transport and using equipment found in medical transport environments. Paramedics document and report patient conditions, injuries, care, and treatment responses to receiving-facility staff and communicate with facilities to obtain medical direction and share critical information. They maintain patient confidentiality, provide reassurance and courteous care to patients and families, and may assist with patient care at the receiving facility, including lifting and moving patients. The role also includes supporting students and completing academic assessments, attending training to maintain certification and licensure, and keeping current with developments in the field. For positions in an emergency department, the Paramedic works collaboratively with the nursing team under the direction and supervision of the attending physician. Duties may include performing EKGs and cardiac monitoring, assisting with triage, IV therapy, respiratory management and therapy, orthopedic splinting, wound management, and other approved skills within the paramedic's scope of practice. This is a full-time position with 42 scheduled weekly hours and a varying shift. Depending on location and patient needs, schedules may include overtime, call or backup call, days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Salary range is $27.00–$34.50, and the position is eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of how equipment such as monitors and defibrillators work and how to troubleshoot problems.
Depending on location, national registry status at the Paramedic level.
State license where required by state regulations.
Additional licensure as required by location; Paramedic certification and NIMS Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, and 800, with continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
Depending on location, valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the work, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials, and moving patients.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent advanced paramedic version, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), depending on location.
In Minnesota, Advanced RN-EMT certification is accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess medical and trauma patients, determine the nature and extent of illness or injury, and prioritize emergency care.
Provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation to adults, infants, and children.
Determine the appropriate receiving facility based on patient condition and injuries, unless otherwise directed by medical direction.
Continuously assess patients during transport and administer additional care as indicated or directed.
Assist and provide direction to other EMS responders at the scene or during transport, as needed.
Use medical transport equipment and troubleshoot equipment-related issues.
Observe, record, and report patient condition, injury, treatment, and reactions to drugs or treatment to receiving-facility staff.
Communicate with receiving facilities to obtain medical direction and convey patient status and other critical information.
Complete written documentation of patient condition and treatment, while following applicable legal, moral, and ethical requirements.
Communicate with and reassure patients and families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Assist with patient care at the receiving facility, including lifting and moving patients as required.
Provide a welcoming and educational environment for students and complete academic assessments in a timely manner.
Attend training and maintain required national certification, state licensure, and current knowledge.
In emergency department settings, collaborate with the nursing team under attending physician direction and perform approved skills such as EKGs, cardiac monitoring, triage assistance, IV therapy, respiratory care, orthopedic splinting, and basic wound management.