Paramedic, Emergency Center

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

8d • Onsite

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 upon arrival in the ED. The Paramedic completes and documents dependent functions to carry out specific physician and registered nurse orders, helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and performs related duties assigned by nurses and medical providers in collaboration with the care team. Other duties may be assigned.

The Emergency Department includes 55 treatment rooms across 50,000 square feet of clinical space, as well as an 8,000-square-foot area for resident, library, conference, and administrative spaces. Facilities include private rooms, an in-department radiology suite, a discharge pharmacy, waiting and triage areas, an employee lounge and locker room, and five acuity-based care pods, including an 11-bed pod for crisis and behavioral health patients. The department sees more than 90,000 visits annually and is a fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Paramedic education program.
• Licensed as a Paramedic by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).
• Demonstrate successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at employment and every two years thereafter.
• Obtain National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification within six months of hire if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification upon hire.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire; required within six months of hire and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prioritize, and coordinate patient needs upon arrival in the Emergency Department.
• Complete and document dependent functions to carry out specific physician and RN orders in the ED.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Perform related duties assigned by RNs and medical providers in collaboration with team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED