Community Paramedic - Bismarck EMS - Full Time
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us!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: Bismarck Business CenterLocation:
Bismarck, NDAddress: 3451 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 58503, USAShift:
10 Hours - Day ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40.
00Salary Range: $24.75 - $30.50Job SummaryCommunity Paramedics (CP
s) may provide primary care and/or advanced life support, including
medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the ill and
injured with the goal of reducing morbidity. Supports existing
health services. Provides integrated health services in partnership
with other health professional. Extends access to health services
delivery in under-served and general populations, including primary
care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness,
mental health, and dental health. Performs other duties as
required.Community Paramedics may need to assist and give direction
to additional EMS Responders at the scene and/or during transport.
CP's must be competent in trauma and medical situations and should
possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide
lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting.Community
Paramedics, based on their assessment will provide primary care to
adults, infants and children, medical and trauma patients.
Individuals should be able to determine the appropriate facility
where patients should receive their care based on their knowledge
of the condition of the patients and the extent of their
injuries/illness unless otherwise indicated by medical
direction.CP's assess patients in the prehospital setting,
administers additional care as indicated or given by medical
direction. When working in the hospital setting, the CP will
operate under the direction of the emergency room physician and may
perform skills within the paramedic scope of practice. May use
equipment included in the medical transport environments. Observe,
record and report to medical control the patient's condition
injury/illness, the treatment provided and reactions to drugs or
treatment at the prehospital scene and in transit to the receiving
facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics.Exhibit good
communication with the patients and primary care physicians to
provide patient's status and other critical information. Complete
extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment
provided, as well as understand all applicable legal, moral and
ethical issues surrounding the prehospital medical service.Maintain
communication with the patient and the family, comfort and reassure
patients and be able to demonstrate concern and courtesy while
maintaining confidentiality of the patient's information.Depending
on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient
needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days,
weekends, and holidays.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or General
Education Development (GED) required. Associate degree in Paramedic
Technology or Paramedicine preferred.For the state of Minnesota
(MN), successful completion of an accredited Paramedic Training
Program and Community Paramedic Training Program required for
licensing at time of hire.For the state of North Dakota (ND),
successful completion of an accredited Paramedic Training Program
and Community Paramedic Training Program required within two years.
If the Community Paramedic in ND will be providing care across
state lines into MN, completion of programs is required at time of
hire to accommodate state requirements.Minimum three years of
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience required.Displays
thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and
techniques. Displays knowledge of how various equipment such as a
monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems that
arise.Holds national registry status at a Paramedic level.Depending
on state requirements, may need state license. Additional
licensures required depending on state; Paramedic (PAR)
Certification and 700 completed and continued education hours as
mandated by accreditation.Current Basic Life Support (BLS),
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS). Current valid driver s license, and must meet all
medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category I
drivers.BenefitsSanford 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 .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- or send an email to
.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-Job Function: Emergency
Medical ServicesFeatured: No
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