Paramedic-Critical Care
Mounds View, MN 
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Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 19, 2024

Department:

84006701 Critical Care Ambulance

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

36

Union Contract:

L167-1-EMTs and Paramedics

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

**$2,000-$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available**

  • Every Other Weekend Rotation Day/Evening/Night
  • Variable Shift Lengths
  • 72 Hours per 2-Week Pay Period
  • Union Role
  • Shift Bid Every 6-Months based on Seniority
  • Fully Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Responds and provides life support critical patient care services in a pre-hospital setting. Directs care plan on scene, documents, and provides reports to receiving facility. Maintains and operates vehicle adhering to driving laws and company policy. Maintains, sets up and uses equipment to include NICU, Balloon Pump, ECMO, Invasive monitoring, LVAD/RVAD, Impella device, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, IV pumps and other advanced level equipment.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Provides life support critical patient care to those suffering an injury, illness or mental health crisis in a pre-hospital setting.
    • Responds critical care and 911.
    • Operates and responds using Children's Hospital emergency vehicle.
    • Directs care plan on scene.
    • Obtains and secures Class A narcotics.
    • Documents and provides reports to receiving facility.
    • Transports from scene or from facility to facility.
    • Establishes and maintains communications with internal and external customers.
  • Maintains vehicle and equipment.
    • Cleans and stocks.
    • Operates vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company procedure.
    • Maintains, sets up and uses equipment to include NICU, Balloon Pump, ECMO, Invasive monitoring, LVAD/RVAD, Impella device, ventilators, CPAP/BIPAP, IV pumps and other advanced level equipment per manufacturer and company procedure.
    • Reports safety and/or potential safety hazards.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Associate's or Vocational degree within 24 months from date of hire
  • 2 years experience as a paramedic in 911 service or critical care
  • 4 years working in 911 environment, degree requirement waived
  • For paramedic in good standing who separates from the organization and returns within 12 months, degree requirement waived


    Licenses/Certifications

    • Licensed Paramedic - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required if working in MN
    • Licensed Paramedic - WI Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI
    • ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required American Heart Association or Allina
    • PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required within 90 Days
    • Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
    • Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) required within 1-1/2 Yrs or
    • Critical Care Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) required within 1-1/2 Yrs


    Physical Demands
    Very Heavy Work:
    Lifting weight Excess of 100 lbs. occasionally, Over 50 lbs. frequently


    Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

     

    Job Summary
    Company
    Start Date
    As soon as possible
    Employment Term and Type
    Regular, Full Time
    Required Education
    Associate Degree
    Required Experience
    2+ years
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