Paramedic

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location :

Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range : $25.22 - $37.83

Summary :

Schedule / Hours : 36 hours per week, Day / Night rotation (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am), and every other weekend.

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.

Essential Job Functions :

• 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.

Certification :

#Altru

Language Requirements :

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

Weight Demands :

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Driving Requirement Definitions :

Driving Requirement for this position :

Professional Driver

Reference ID : R5775

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)PandoLogic. Keywords : Emergency Room Nurse, Location : Hatton, ND - 58240