Paramedic - Detroit Lakes (FT Nights)

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Requirements

State licensure/certification as a Paramedic or a Registered Nurse authorized to operate as a Paramedic in the appropriate state of practice.
NIMS 100, 200, 700
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required at time of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.
Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health 's insurer.
State Background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults.
Must have 2 years drivers experience (MVR)
Drivers 21 years and older with Paramedic licensure, must meet MVR requirements
Drivers 18-20 with Paramedic licensure, must meet MVR requirements of Young Driver Probation AND will be placed in Young Driver Probation (MVR every 6 months and completed probation form)

Nice To Haves

Over 75, need to have medical permission

Responsibilities

Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls in the prehospital setting.
Provides medical support and care to patients at the scene of an emergency, during transport, and during interfacility transfers.
Assesses patients by identifying needs, evaluating condition, and determining the most appropriate course of treatment within scope of practice.
Provides advanced medical care and basic life support using appropriate medical equipment, devices, medications, and treatment modalities.
Performs safe and effective interfacility transfers by monitoring patient condition, continuing appropriate care, and communicating with sending and receiving facilities.
Safely operates and/or assists with ambulance transport while maintaining patient care and monitoring en route to the receiving facility.
Communicates patient condition, treatment provided, and pertinent information to receiving medical personnel.
Completes accurate and timely patient care documentation in accordance with applicable protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Maintains readiness of assigned unit, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe and effective prehospital response and transport.