Paramedic - Ambulance - Fargo - Full Time
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: October 23, 2024
|
|
|
Job Description:
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing
not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to
offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly
50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work
of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Fa Sanford Ambulance
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 42.00
Salary Range: $26.24 - $35.31
Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
For over 60 years, Sanford Ambulance - Fargo, has been providing
world-class pre-hospital care to the community that we love.
Who is Sanford Ambulance?
We are a 9-1-1 ambulance service that handles approximately 35,000
calls for service annually in the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo
metro area, as well as portions of Cass County, ND and Clay County,
MN. Sanford Ambulance deploys ambulances throughout the communities
that we serve, utilizing Computer Aided Dispatch software that
incorporates Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data and GPS. This
technology, combined with Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
protocols insure that the quickest available unit and appropriate
resources are dispatched to every emergency.
In addition, we are:
Typical scheduling practices are 12-hour work shifts and a 4 day-on
/ 4 day-off rotation. Shift bids are completed twice annually based
on employee seniority for actual shift start times.
Depending operational scheduling needs, shifts may include: days,
mid-days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
NO scheduled on-call time required! Uniforms and continuing
education are provided at no cost to the employee.
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, students, 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. Provide welcoming and educational
environment for students and complete any academic assessments in a
timely manner.
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.
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.
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 a Paramedic 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-0176765
Job Function: Emergency Medical Services
Featured: No
Keywords: Sanford Health, Grand Forks , Paramedic - Ambulance - Fargo - Full Time, Healthcare , Fargo, North Dakota
|
Click
here to apply!
|
