EMT-Paramedic

Emergency Medical Technician – 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 administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription for inpatient and outpatient services.

Responsibilities include

• Reads prescription and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's orders.
• Sets up and operates specialty equipment devices such as mechanical ventilators, C-Pap, Bi-Paps and other specialty equipment.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, lung sounds, and pulmonary status.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures such as airway management, IV/IO access, cardiac monitoring and medication administration.
• Maintains department records and enters charges for respiratory therapy department, sleep studies, EKG's and EEG's.
• Performs EKG's for inpatients during regular staff hours.
• Responds to all Code Blue calls and provides respiratory support.
• Other duties as be assigned.

Qualifications

Associate of Applied Science Degree or Paramedic Diploma preferred. National Registration as an EMT Paramedic required. South Dakota License as an EMT Paramedic required. Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy. CPSI and MAR for Neb Rx.

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.