Paramedic

Company: RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Waconia
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Located in the Twin Cities Southwest Metro, Ridgeview Ambulance covers a 911 territory of nearly 1,000 square miles and responds to over 17,000 calls per year. We offer competitive pay, a new fleet of industry leading ambulances, and special event coverage opportunities such as the PGA events, Winstock, and much more!Purpose of Job:This full time position is responsible for responding to routine and emergency requests to provide efficient and immediate assessment, treatment and transportation of ill, critically ill and injured patients in various setting within the scope of training under a physicians medical control authority.Job Functions:Systematically collects and correctly analyzes assessment data.Provides appropriate direct and indirect patient care of treatment consistent with SOP's.Transfers the responsibility for the care of the patient to other qualified providers.Provides for a safe working environment with emphasis on the preventative aspects of safety.Operates and maintains ambulance and base in professional and safe manner and performs vehicle and equipment safety checks.Provide services for community events and other RMC public relation events.Assists in the completion of the departmental managerial duties as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Education/Work ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalentMust be at least 21 years old in order to meet Ridgeview's insurability requirementsKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesStrong interpersonal, organizational and teambuilding skillsAbility to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functionsAbility to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned aboveAccessibility via phoneDemonstrated map reading skillsAbility to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areasDemonstrates leadership abilities and accountability for personal, professional, ethical and legal standardsAbility to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populationsLicense/CertificationsCurrent State of Minnesota Paramedic certificationCurrent AHA BLS and ACLS certificationValid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirementsCognitive and Mental DemandsTime Awareness - ContinuousWriting - ContinuousInitiation of Work - ContinuousMemory - ContinuousReceptiveness to Change - FrequentReasoning - ContinuousRequired Sequences in Work - OccasionalProblem Solving - ContinuousAttentiveness Duration - ContinuousSocial Interactions - ContinuousMathematical Aptitude - FrequentConflict Management - ContinuousReading - ContinuousDetail Oriented - ContinuousLink to Employee Health Physical Demands#LI-RR1

Keywords: RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, Apple Valley , Paramedic, Other , Waconia, Minnesota