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Paramedic - Ambulance
$45,760 - $63,440/Yr
Sanford Health - Canton, SD
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Canton, SD
10,001+ employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Paramedic position at Sanford Health involves providing advanced medical care and emergency treatment in pre-hospital settings. Paramedics are responsible for assessing patients, administering lifesaving interventions, and ensuring safe transportation to medical facilities. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work in high-pressure situations, and a commitment to ongoing education and training in emergency medical services.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competency in trauma and medical situations.
- Administer emergency care and treatment to patients.
- Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency care.
- Provide advanced medical care to patients, including adults, infants, and children.
- Constantly assess the patient while in route to the emergency facility and administer additional care as needed.
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition, treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
- Maintain communication with the receiving facility to provide patient's status and critical information.
- Complete extensive written documentation on patient condition and treatment provided.
- Assist with patient care in the receiving facility, including lifting and moving patients as required.
- Attend training classes to maintain national certification and state licensure.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques.
- Hold national registry status at a Paramedic level.
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and other advanced certifications preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with various medical equipment such as monitors and defibrillators.
- Additional licensures as required depending on state regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
