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Sanford Health
· Full TimeParamedic - Ambulance Thief River Falls - Full Time
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AI Summary
Paramedics provide lifesaving interventions, administer emergency care, and determine illness or injury severity in pre-hospital settings. They ensure patient care and transportation, assist EMS responders, and maintain communication with facilities. Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering care, using medical equipment, documenting treatment, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Paramedics work collaboratively in emergency departments, performing EKGs, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and more, under physician supervision. They must maintain certifications, state licensure, and stay updated on field developments, working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Paramedic
Location: Thief River Falls, MN
Job Description:
- Demonstrate competency in trauma and medical situations
- Provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting
- Administer emergency care and determine the nature and extent of illness or injury
- Provide advanced medical care and transportation
- Assist and direct EMS Responders at the scene and/or during transport
- Constantly assess and administer additional care as needed
- Use medical transport equipment and report patient condition to physicians
- Maintain communication with patients, families, and receiving facilities
- Complete extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment
- Assist with patient care in the receiving facility
- Attend training classes to maintain certification and licensure
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred
- Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques
- Hold national registry status at a Paramedic level
- Depending on state, may need state license and additional certifications
- Current BLS, PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred depending on location
- Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record
Benefits:
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.
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