Paramedic - Ambulance - Full Time

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

6d•$27 - $35

About The Position

Sanford Health paramedics provide advanced emergency medical care and patient transportation in pre-hospital settings. They assess medical and trauma patients of all ages, determine the nature and extent of illness or injury, prioritize care, and choose an appropriate receiving facility based on the patient's condition and medical direction. They continually monitor patients during transport, provide further treatment as indicated, communicate with receiving facilities, and document patient conditions, treatments, and responses. They maintain patient and family communication, comfort patients, and protect confidential information. Duties may include directing other EMS responders, assisting with patient care at the receiving facility, and supporting students. Depending on the location, a paramedic may work in an emergency department with the nursing team under an attending physician's direction and supervision, performing approved skills within their scope of practice. Work hours vary by location and patient needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays. The position is full time, with 42 scheduled weekly hours. The listed salary range is $27.00–$34.50, and the role 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 medical equipment, such as monitors and defibrillators, and ability to troubleshoot problems.
Depending on location, national registry status at the Paramedic level and any required state license or other state-specific licensure.
Depending on state and location, required credentials may include Paramedic certification and NIMS Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, and 800, with continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
Depending on location, a valid driver's license and good driving record may be required.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS), advanced-version Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), as applicable by location.

Responsibilities

Assess medical and trauma patients, determine the nature and extent of illness or injury, and prioritize emergency care.
Provide advanced emergency care and transport patients to an appropriate facility based on patient condition and medical direction.
Continuously assess patients during transport and administer additional care as indicated or directed.
Assist and provide direction to other EMS responders at scenes and during transport as needed.
Observe, record, and report patient conditions, injuries, treatments, and responses to receiving facility staff and physicians.
Communicate with receiving facilities to obtain medical direction and provide patient status and other critical information.
Complete written documentation of patient conditions and treatment, and comply with applicable legal, moral, and ethical standards.
Communicate with, comfort, and reassure patients and families while maintaining confidentiality.
Assist with patient care at receiving facilities, including lifting and moving patients as required.
Provide a welcoming and educational environment for students and complete academic assessments promptly.
Attend training to maintain certification and licensure and stay current with developments in the field.
Depending on assignment, perform emergency-department duties such as EKGs and cardiac monitoring, triage support, IV therapy, respiratory management, orthopedic splinting, wound management, and other approved skills under physician direction.