Paramedic

About the role

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another. Located at Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201.

Pay and Schedule

Schedule/Hours: 36 hours per week, Day/Night rotation (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am), and every other weekend. The Paramedic responds to all emergency calls, keeps patients and family members informed, follows all standard protocols, demonstrates safe driving habits, and helps maintain equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Paramedic I: 6 years or more experience with associate's degree and advanced certification OR, 3 years or more experience with bachelor's degree.
• Paramedic II: 12 years or more experience with associates and/or advanced certification (FP-C, CC-P, CP-C) OR, 6 years or more experience with bachelor's degree.
• Paramedic III: 12 years or more experience with associates and/or advanced certification (FP-C, CC-P, CP-C) OR, 6 years or more experience with bachelor's degree.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Educational Sponsorship Available
• A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match)

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.
• Performs and documents assessments according to guidelines and/or as patient condition requires.
• 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.
• 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.

Certifications

• 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
• American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
• American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | 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)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)
• Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirements

• Professional Driver

Reference ID

Reference ID: R5775

Altru 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)

Working Conditions

• 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