Paramedic

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

13d•$26 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to emergency calls throughout the region, follows standard protocols, keeps patients and family members informed, drives safely in emergency and non-emergency situations, and helps maintain equipment and vehicles. The role also provides coverage at community events and transports patients to Altru departments and facilities in Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester. The Paramedic is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team. The position works in the Emergency Room assisting registered nurses with triage and critical patient care. It includes assessing and documenting patient needs and condition, identifying and planning to meet patient and family needs, and coordinating with First Responders to support a smooth transition of care. The Paramedic provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as needed and performs other duties to meet departmental or organizational needs. The schedule is 36 hours per week, rotating between day shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) and night shifts (7 p.m.–7 a.m.), with every other weekend. The position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Compensation varies by Paramedic level: Paramedic I, $26.48–$39.72 per hour; Paramedic II, $27.80–$41.71 per hour; and Paramedic III, $29.19–$43.79 per hour.

Requirements

Paramedic certification from the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Systems, before the start date.
Paramedic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians before the start date.
Current state driver's license with an acceptable driving record before the start date.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association before the start date.
ACLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
For Paramedic II: at least 6 years of Paramedic experience with an associate’s degree and advanced certification, or at least 3 years of Paramedic experience with a bachelor’s degree.
For Paramedic III: at least 12 years of Paramedic experience with an associate’s degree and/or advanced certification (FP-C, CC-P, or CP-C), or at least 6 years of Paramedic experience with a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring 40–100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to ambulance calls throughout the region.
Provide coverage for special functions in the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, such as races, sporting events, and city-sponsored events.
Perform and document assessments according to guidelines and patient condition, including vital signs, intake and output, IVs, blood sugars, and room or caregiver assignment; ensure patients are properly identified.
Assist Emergency Room RNs with triage and critical patient care.
Identify patient and family needs, document and plan to address them, including counseling as needed.
Work collaboratively with First Responders to ensure a smooth transition of care and provide feedback and follow-up as necessary.
Transport patients to internal Altru departments and to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester.
Participate as a member of the NICU transport team.
Drive safely in emergency and non-emergency situations and help maintain equipment and vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organizational needs.