Paramedic

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to all emergency calls, keeping patients and family members informed, while following all standard protocols. The Paramedic demonstrates safe driving habits in emergency and non-emergency situations and helps maintain equipment and vehicles. This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Requirements

Paramedic | North Dakota Department of Health- Division of Emergency Medical Systems | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board| Within 1 Month of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
ACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
Carry: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
Push/Pull: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
Professional Driver

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Preferred | Learning Management System

Responsibilities

Responds to ambulance calls for the entire region.
Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.
Performs and documents assessments according guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.
Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.
Identifies patient/patient’s family needs, documents and plans in order to meet those needs, i.e., counseling, etc.
Works as a cohesive team with First Responders.
Creates a smooth transition of care.
Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.
Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.