Paramedic
- Northfield, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $29.70-$41.93. These ranges reflect the base salary for this position.Key AccountabilitiesPatient CareResponds promptly to requests for service.Assesses the needs of the sick or injured patient.Provides medical care within the paramedic scope of practice per the most current version of the Patient Care Guidelines.Works as an integral member of the prehospital care team, which includes dispatchers, bystanders, first responders, other EMS providers, and patient family members.Appropriately communicates patient information to receiving facilities and other members of the care team.Ambulance OperationOperates the ambulance per state statutes and organizational policies.Provides for safe transportation for patients, partners, and passengers.Understands, demonstrates, and drives with due regard.Follows best practice guidelines for highway incident traffic management.Patient Care ReportingCompletes patient care reports, required documentation changes, and/or addendums in a timely manner.Ensures reports contain the proper content and attachments, are accurate, and relatively free from errors.Appropriately completes mandatory reports as required by law and/or policy.Stewardship of ResourcesDemonstrates stewardship for department equipment and inventory.Keeps vehicles, equipment, and station clean and in good repair.Replaces items used during patient encounters.Completes daily and monthly vehicle inventory and cleaning as directed.Maintains other educational and operational inventory as directed.Promptly and accurately completes operational reports and summaries.Professional AccountabilitiesSupports and provides quality public relations events and interactions.Responds to requests and work assignments in a timely manner.Actively seeks out and completes tasks, assignments, and projects that enhance the value of the department and organization.Enthusiastically volunteers and participates as requested in work groups and committees.Seeks ways to improve relationships with coworkers and peers.Assists with training new employees.Actively engages in the quality assurance and process improvement programs.QualificationsCurrent registration as a Paramedic with the National Registry of EMT’sCurrent certification as a Paramedic with the MN EMSRBCurrent American Heart Association BLS certification as an instructor or provider (or obtained within 90 days of start date, company paid)Current American Heart Association ACLS certification as an instructor or provider (or obtained within 90 days of start date, company paid)Current state-issued driver’s license (with acceptable driving history)EMS providers are required to pass a , which includes the essential functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to be qualified for the job.Schedule
- 72 hours per two-week pay period
- Every other weekend
- Holidays as scheduled
- Annual Uniform Allowance
- Continuing Education Provided for Bi-Annual Re-certification
- Paid Time Off accrued on first paycheck
- Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance
- Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
- 457(b) retirement plans available
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free on-site parking
- Other benefits include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC medication discount from our pharmacy.