Paramedic - Ambulance

Job overview

Paramedic - Ambulance This is an onsite position in Fargo, ND, with a salary range of $27.70 - $45.33 per hour. Sanford Health is a large not-for-profit health system focused on innovation and growth.

What you'll do

• Paramedics are responsible for responding to requests for emergency medical services and provide both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) care, as appropriate.
• Paramedics must demonstrate competency in delivering excellent care to sick and injured patients (adults/children/infants) and possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting, both on-scene as well as during transport to a hospital Emergency Department (based on protocols or physician medical direction).
• Physical activities include but are not limited to: Considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as: climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.

What we're looking for

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and techniques, knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise. Active Paramedic certification with NREMT by the time of hire. Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Requires ability to be licensed as a Paramedic in both ND (ND Department of Health) and MN (Minnesota Office of EMS). This will be obtained with company assistance upon acceptance of job offer. Must maintain current driver's license and exceptional driving record for purposes of insurability. Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check will be completed annually.

Skills & competencies

paramedic

ambulance

sanford health

fargo nd

full time

12-hour shifts

varied shifts

no on-call

onsite

healthcare

emergency medical services

$27.70+/hr

$45.33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package

Why this role

Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!

About the employer

Sanford Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.