Emergency Service NREMT-Paramedic
JOB SUMMARY
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Sanford Health Watertown is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
POSITION SUMMARY
Wage:$22.62- $33.92
This full-time(0.9 status) position assists Registered Nursing Staff and Emergency Physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the RN or Physician and within the scope of practice of the NREMT-Paramedic. Performs unit secretarial tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct and indirect care to patients.
Performs secretarial duties: answering phones, placing calls, order entry, logging patient information, and obtaining old records.
Assists with cleaning of patient treatment areas.
Restocks and orders supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts.
Cleans instruments and utensils and delivers to sterile processing department.
Observes and reports changes in patient's physical and emotional condition.
Transports patients to appropriate areas.
Keeps patient treatment areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and nursing station in order.
Performs emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures such as airway management, IV/IO access, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration within the scope of practice of an NREMT-Paramedic.
Provides education and reviews discharge instructions for the patient and family.
Other duties may be assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an approved accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program and previous experience as an Emergency Room Care Technician or clinic setting desired.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Holds or is eligible for current licensure in the State of South Dakota.
BENEFITS
Sanford Health Watertown offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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