Job description
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.
SUMMARY
- Respond to all requests for emergency medical services as directed
- Respond to events such as multiple alarm fires, helicopter landings, hazardous incidents, FAA emergencies, and water emergencies
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury and determine appropriate emergency medical procedures
- Administer basic life support techniques using accepted standards of patient care
- Administer advanced life support techniques under the written patient care protocol or in direct radio contact with a physician
- Perform extrication and rescue of victims
- Acts as a team leader when dealing with emergency responses including the direction of First Responders to facilitate patient care and transport
- Function effectively in assigned role under the Incident Response Plan
- Complete thorough documentation of all emergency runs and patient contacts as directed
- Operate emergency vehicle to transport sick and injured persons to and from a health care facility
- Operate emergency medical equipment and communications equipment
- Inspect, clean, and maintain emergency vehicle, supplies, and assigned equipment
- Assist in keeping ambulance facilities clean and orderly
- Prepare and maintain records and reports according to department standards
- Attends all mandatory continuing education and required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards
- Follows the hospital and department exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment with an emphasis on customer service
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives
Performs other duties as assigned after appropriate training
- Successful completion of an approved training program for EMT- Paramedic
- Certification by the State of Minnesota as an EMT-P
- Must have a valid driver’s license or state equivalent and must have a satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations in the past three years of licensure
- Six (6) months of experience as an emergency medical technician with a licensed ambulance service
- One (1) year of experience as an emergency medical technician in a hospital emergency department
- Successful completion of paramedic clinical rotations with Hennepin EMS accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the school’s Program Director
- Minimum of three years full-time experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting (paramedic level)
- Paramedic experience in a two tiered ALS system, using System Status Management (SSM) or flexible-dynamic deployment models
- Full-time experience must be within one year of date of application
- Associate Degree (AA, AAS, or AS) in business, business administration, management, education, finance, economics, healthcare, health sciences, public health, communication, computer science, information technology, or related field
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
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