What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
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 Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years old in order to meet Ridgeview's insurability requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and teambuilding skills
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Accessibility via phone
- Demonstrated map reading skills
- Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas
- Demonstrates leadership abilities and accountability for personal, professional, ethical and legal standards
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
License/Certifications
- Current State of Minnesota Paramedic certification
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification
- Valid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements
Cognitive and Mental Demands
Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Continuous
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Occasional
Problem Solving - Continuous
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Continuous
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Continuous
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
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