Paramedic - Grand Rapids - $4,500 Sign-on Bonus

Paramedic

At North Memorial Health, you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities. Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers, and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list and the 2023 Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Job Description

• Provides advanced life support care to the sick and injured and safely transports customers of all ages to a medical facility.
• Assists with other services and events as directed by North Memorial Ambulance Service.

Sign-on Bonus

• $4,500 sign-on bonus available. Current team members or former team members employed by North Memorial Health, Maple Grove Health, or Blaze Health in the last six months are not eligible to receive a sign-on bonus. Sign-on bonuses have a repayment commitment, and a prorated repayment is required if the commitment is not fulfilled.

Requirements

• Successfully completed paramedic training program from an accredited institution required.
• Associate of Science degree preferred.
• Previous ambulance experience preferred.
• Previous advanced life support experience preferred.
• For Air Care Paramedics, three years of ALS experience as a Paramedic required.
• For Air Care Paramedics, prior flight experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve, make decisions during emergency situations, and work independently.
• Possess or quickly acquire knowledge of the street and highway system within the service area.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Minnesota or Wisconsin Paramedic Certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification or American Red Cross ALS and BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• Valid State Class D driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS Certification.
• ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.

Air Care Paramedic Requirements

• Current Minnesota Paramedic Certification or obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• Current Wisconsin Paramedic Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• National Registered Paramedic.
• American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification or American Red Cross ALS and BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within 12 months from date of hire.
• American Heart Association and American Red Cross PALS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Maximum weight of 215 pounds in uniform.
• Valid State Class D driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health, we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity to promote a workforce that enables authenticity. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community. Through our DE&I initiatives, we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

Work Group

Non Contract

Hours per Two Week Pay Period

72

Shift

Day/Evening/Night 12 hours

Weekend Requirement

Weekends by Department Rotation

Call Requirement

None

Remote or On-site

On-site

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility

Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range

Medical Transportation Paramedic Outstate ($30.00 - $41.50), based on experience

Shift Differential

Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.