Paramedic

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

14d•$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 position also provides coverage for community events, performs and documents patient assessments, assists registered nurses with triage and critical care in the Emergency Room, and helps identify and address patient and family needs. The Paramedic works closely with First Responders to support transitions of care and provides feedback and follow-up as needed. The role includes transporting patients to Altru departments and to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester, and participating on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet department or organizational needs. The position is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with rotating day and night shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m.) and every other weekend. The posting lists three paramedic levels, each with a separate hourly pay range and qualification pathway: Paramedic I ($26.48–$39.72); Paramedic II ($27.80–$41.71); and Paramedic III ($29.19–$43.79).

Requirements

Paramedic certification from the North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Systems, prior to start date.
Paramedic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians prior to start date.
Current state driver's license with an acceptable driving record, prior to start date.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association prior to start date.
ACLS and PALS certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of 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 physical demands of the position, including frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, squatting/crouching/kneeling, and twisting; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; and heavy lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and sliding/transferring (40–100 pounds).

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Advanced certification (FP-C, CC-P, or CP-C) is listed as part of a Paramedic III qualification pathway.

Responsibilities

Respond to ambulance calls throughout the region.
Provide coverage at special functions in Grand Forks and surrounding areas, including races, sporting events, and city-sponsored events.
Perform and document patient assessments according to guidelines and patient condition, including vital signs, intake and output, IVs, blood sugars, room or caregiver assignment, and patient identification.
Assist registered nurses with triage and critical patient care in the Emergency Room.
Identify, document, and plan to meet patient and family needs, including counseling needs.
Work as a cohesive team with First Responders to support smooth transitions of care and provide feedback and follow-up as needed.
Transport patients to internal Altru departments and to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester.
Participate as a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (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 or organizational needs.