Paramedic

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Grand Forks, NDtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R6666
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* Location:

** Altru Hospital
1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $25.22 - $37.83
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* Summary:

** Work Schedule/

Hours:

As needed on rotating shifts (8 or 12-hr shifts, days, evenings, and overnights).
The Paramedic responds to all emergency calls, keeping patients and family members informed, while following all standard protocols. The Paramedic demonstrates safe driving habits in emergency and non-emergency situations and helps maintain equipment and vehicles.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Responds to ambulance calls for the entire region.
* Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.
* Performs and documents assessments according guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.
* Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.
* Identifies patient/patient’s family needs, documents and plans in order to meet those needs, i.e., counseling, etc.
* Works as a cohesive team with First Responders.  Creates a smooth transition of care. Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.
* Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.### Certification:
* Paramedic | North Dakota Department of Health
- Division of Emergency Medical Systems | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
* Paramedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board| Within 1 Month of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
* Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
* Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
* Basic Life Support | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
* ACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Preferred | Learning Management System
** Language Requirements:
** This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
** Physical Demands :*
* • Sit:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Stand:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Walk:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Stoop/Bend:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Reach:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Crawl:
Occasionally (5-33%)### ###
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Twist:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Handle/Finger/Feel:
Continuously (67-100%)### ###
• See:
Continuously (67-100%)### ###
• Hear:
Continuously (67-100%)
** Weight Demands:*
* • Lift
-Floor to Waist Level: Heavy (40-100 pounds)### ###
• Carry:
Heavy (40-100 pounds)### ###
• Push/Pull:
Heavy (40-100 pounds)### ###
• Slide/Transfer:
Heavy (40-100 pounds)
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* Working Conditions:

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* • Indoor:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Outdoor:
Frequently (34-66%)### ###
• Extreme Temperature:
Not Applicable
** Driving Requirement Definitions:**
* ** Professional Drivers:
** Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
* ** Frequent Drivers:
** Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
* ** Occasional Drivers**:
Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
* ** Infrequent Drivers:
** Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
** Driving Requirement for this position:
** Professional Driver# Reference : R6666
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