Paramedic - Detroit Lakes

Building Location:

Detroit Lakes EMS

Department:

1414270 AMBULANCE - DL EMS

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Education Qualifications:

No Education Requirements

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls in the prehospital setting.

• Provides medical support and care to patients at the scene of an emergency, during transport, and during interfacility transfers.

• Assesses patients by identifying needs, evaluating condition, and determining the most appropriate course of treatment within scope of practice.

• Provides advanced medical care and basic life support using appropriate medical equipment, devices, medications, and treatment modalities.

• Performs safe and effective interfacility transfers by monitoring patient condition, continuing appropriate care, and communicating with sending and receiving facilities.

• Safely operates and/or assists with ambulance transport while maintaining patient care and monitoring en route to the receiving facility.

• Communicates patient condition, treatment provided, and pertinent information to receiving medical personnel.

• Completes accurate and timely patient care documentation in accordance with applicable protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintains readiness of assigned unit, equipment, and supplies to ensure safe and effective prehospital response and transport.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• State licensure/certification as a Paramedic or a Registered Nurse authorized to operate as a Paramedic in the appropriate state of practice.

• NIMS 100, 200, 700; Over 75, need to have medical permission

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required at time of hire.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required at time of hire.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.

• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health 's insurer.

• State Background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.

• 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.

• Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.

• Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.

• Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.

• Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.

• Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

1200

Shift End Time:

0800

Weekends:

Every other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.