Paramedic - Ambulance | Fargo - Part Time

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Facility: Fa Sanford Ambulance Location: Fargo, ND Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 12.
00 Salary Range: $25.
60 - $34.
45 Union Position: Yes Department Details This position will be scheduled every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday), 12 hour shifts, for a total of 24 hours/pay period.
Shifts may consist of days/evenings/overnights, depending on scheduling needs and applicant availability, but will remain consistent.
Job Summary Paramedics are responsible for responding to requests for emergency medical services and provide both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) care, as appropriate.
Paramedics must demonstrate competency in delivering excellent care to sick and injured patients (adults/children/infants) and possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting, both on-scene as well as during transport to a hospital Emergency Department (based on protocols or physician medical direction).
Maintain an active knowledge of, and perform within, all relevant statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Respond to all dispatched requests for services in a safe and efficient manner.
Consistently demonstrate safe practices while preventing harm to patients, families, employees, and themselves.
Provide patient education appropriate to the developmental level, learning needs, cultural values, and beliefs of patients and their families.
Provide appropriate assessment and treatment utilizing established patient care guidelines/protocols that assure the highest level of care and safety at all times.
Accurately document patient information in EHR in accordance with established standards and department policies/procedures.
Cooperate with, assist, and give direction to additional responding agencies as needed.
Accurately report patient history, condition, and any treatment/response to treatment provided upon arrival to the care team at the Emergency Department.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment with a strong emphasis on customer service.
Maintain standards related to ambulance cleanliness and sanitation procedures before and after any patient transport.
Function effectively in assigned role utilizing the company's disaster response plan.
Attend and complete all required company training sessions and maintain continuing education requirements set by the company or licensing agencies.
Maintain clear communication with patients, comfort and reassure patients, and demonstrate empathy while maintaining confidentiality of the patient's information.
Physical activities include but are not limited to: Considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as: climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Paramedic Training Program required for licensing.
Must have a thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and techniques, knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.
Requires completion of an accredited Paramedic training program required for eligibility to test with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and subsequent active Paramedic certification with NREMT by the time of hire.
Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Requires ability to be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in both ND (ND Department of Health) and MN (Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board).
This will be obtained with company assistance upon acceptance of job offer.
Must maintain current driver's license and exceptional driving record for purposes of insurability.
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check will be completed annually.
Previous Paramedic experience preferred.
Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.
com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.
org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0139480 Job Function: Emergency Medical Services Featured: No