Paramedic - $8,000 Hiring Incentive

Mayo Clinic•Owatonna, MN

About The Position

Currently offering a $8,000 hiring bonus for this position. Relocation assistance also available up to $10,000. Details shared upon job offer. The Paramedic is responsible for delivering and administering high quality care and transportation to ill and injured persons. The Paramedic must demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing for the physical and emotional needs of patients. The Paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient, must be self-disciplined, able to develop patient rapport, interview hostile patients, maintain safe distance, and recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups. Must be able to function independently at optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be proficient in English; must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
Current certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic as well as current Minnesota and/or Wisconsin Paramedic licensure/certification.
Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification and ACLS.
Current PALS certifications or must be obtained with 6 months of hire.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Mayo Clinic policy.
A Registered Nurse who is also an NREMT and who satisfies Minnesota statute 144E.101 Subd. 7(a)(2) can practice to the level of Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) only within the Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service and in both the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin (per WI Administrative Code DHS 110.50 (2)). The RN/EMT must provide the MN Emergency Medical Services - Regulatory Board letter of approval to qualify for recognition for the job description and compensation.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Paramedic as well as an associate or baccalaureate degree in Paramedicine are preferred.

Responsibilities

delivering and administering high quality care and transportation to ill and injured persons
demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing for the physical and emotional needs of patients
prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient
develop patient rapport
interview hostile patients
maintain safe distance
recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups
function independently at optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing