Paramedic - Detroit Lakes (FT Evening)
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide prehospital emergency and non-emergency care in Detroit Lakes. The role responds to calls and provides medical support at emergency scenes, during ambulance transport, and during interfacility transfers. The Paramedic assesses patients, determines appropriate treatment within their scope of practice, and delivers advanced medical care and basic life support using appropriate equipment, medications, and treatment modalities. The position includes monitoring patients throughout transport, communicating care and patient information to receiving medical personnel, and completing accurate documentation under applicable protocols and regulations. The Paramedic also maintains the readiness of the assigned ambulance, equipment, and supplies. The schedule is four days on followed by four days off, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Weekends occur as they fall on the rotation, holidays are required, and there is no call obligation.
Requirements
- State licensure or certification as a Paramedic, or Registered Nurse authorization to operate as a Paramedic in the appropriate state of practice.
- NIMS 100, 200, and 700.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification at time of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification at time of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license, verified through the appropriate licensing agency.
- Meet driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer.
- State background check clearance to work with vulnerable adults.
- At least two years of driving experience, as verified by motor vehicle record.
- Drivers over age 75 require medical permission.
- Drivers age 21 and older with Paramedic licensure must meet motor vehicle record requirements.
- Drivers age 18–20 with Paramedic licensure must meet motor vehicle record requirements for Young Driver Probation and participate in Young Driver Probation, including motor vehicle record checks every six months and a completed probation form.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergent and non-emergent calls in the prehospital setting.
- Provide medical support and care at emergency scenes, during transport, and during interfacility transfers.
- Assess patients, identify needs, evaluate conditions, and determine appropriate treatment within scope of practice.
- Provide advanced medical care and basic life support using appropriate medical equipment, devices, medications, and treatment modalities.
- Perform interfacility transfers safely and effectively by monitoring patient condition, continuing appropriate care, and communicating with sending and receiving facilities.
- Safely operate or assist with ambulance transport while maintaining patient care and monitoring en route.
- Communicate patient condition, treatment provided, and pertinent information to receiving medical personnel.
- Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation in accordance with applicable protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain readiness of the assigned unit, equipment, and supplies.
Benefits
- Generous paid personal leave and paid time off.
- 401(k) savings plan with an annual matching contribution and employer contributions.
- Life and disability insurance, with multiple coverage options.
- Tuition reimbursement, training, and educational programs.
- Adoption assistance.
- Wellness program and wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Medical insurance, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Supplemental insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
