Paramedic

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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 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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