Paramedic

Glacial Ridge Ambulance is hiring a paramedic to provide advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care, treatment, and transportation for patients experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, and other urgent health conditions. The Paramedic is responsible for assessing patients, providing evidence-based pre-hospital care within established protocols, and ensuring safe transport to the appropriate healthcare facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess patients utilizing advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to determine appropriate treatment and transport needs.
• Provide advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with Minnesota EMS protocols, Medical Director standing orders, and organizational policies.
• Perform advanced procedures including, but not limited to, airway management, cardiac monitoring and interpretation, defibrillation, cardioversion, intravenous and intraosseous access, medication administration, pain management, and other approved ALS interventions.
• Monitor, reassess, and document patient condition throughout treatment and transport.
• Promotes an environment of teamwork with fellow crew and various outside agencies. Communicates tactfully, professionally, and sensitively to the patient(s), family, bystanders, volunteers, and other professionals that will be encountered during a call.
• Operates the emergency vehicle safely, adhering to the guidelines from the EVOC curriculum and applicable laws and statutes governing the operations of the vehicle.
• Maintains vehicle compartments and equipment during shift, reporting all deficiencies to the Emergency Services Manager; cleans equipment and restocks supplies after a run; does various equipment/truck checks as required by the company.
• Collects and records patient data, assessment, and treatments provided accurately on the medical record and adheres to company policy and HIPAA requirements regarding patients’ right to privacy.
• Fills out and files the appropriate paperwork for each run in a timely manner for continuance of care, QA/QI, and billing purposes.
• Performs work related to public relations as required (e.g. school demonstrations, standbys at local events, interagency drills, etc.).
• Follow all organizational policies, safety standards, infection prevention practices, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs any or all duties requested or assigned by the Emergency Services Manager.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• Pay Range $36.89 – $54.09 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and positive work culture.

How to Apply

• Apply Online
• Download, print, and mail completed application or resume to Jenna Janu, HR Manager, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334

GRHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Current MN Paramedic certification is required.
• Current National Registry certification is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
• Current, non-suspended or revoked, MN driver’s license and have an insurable driving record.
• Must have proof of training in Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and communicate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Team building.

Performance Standards

• Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
• Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
• Must be physically and mentally able to safely perform the responsibilities and duties of the position.