Paramedic - Emergency Services/Urgent Care

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JOB SUMMARY

The Paramedic –Emergency Department Care Technician works under the direction of a RN to care for patients within the Emergency Department. This individual will room patients, taking vital signs, initiating intravenous lines, drawing blood, performing 12-lead EKGs, applying splints, assisting with procedures and patient monitoring. The Paramedic – Emergency Department works in a team environment to provide necessary care to our patients and their families and may assist in other clinical departments as assigned under the direction of the RN.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent.  Graduate of a paramedic program.

Preferred/Optional: Associates degree in paramedicine.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: Proficient with reading, writing and speaking English.

Preferred/Optional: Experience as a paramedic.  Proficient with reading, writing and speaking in alternate languages.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• Current Applicable State Paramedic license.
• Current driver’s license with acceptable record may be required (varies by department/location).

Preferred/Optional: None

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.