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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Paramedic or Registered Nurse - Critical Care Transport

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWeston, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required for Paramedics.
  • A minimum of two years of experience as a paramedic in an ambulance setting is required.
  • Paramedics must have thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques, and understand how equipment such as monitors and defibrillators work and how to troubleshoot problems.
  • Paramedics must hold national registry status at the Paramedic level and may need a state license depending on state requirements; a Wisconsin Paramedic license is required for this position.
  • Registered Nurses must graduate from an accredited nursing program, including programs accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation.
  • Registered Nurses must hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where they practice and/or possess multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
  • Registered Nurses must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
  • Paramedics and Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support certification.
  • Additional licensures may be required depending on the state; Paramedics must have Paramedic certification, and staff must complete National Incident Management Systems Incident Command System courses 100, 200, and 700 and continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
  • A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced medical care to patients and transport them.
  • Assist and give direction to additional EMS responders at the scene and/or during transport.
  • Serve as the key EMS contact while on scene.
  • Support management and staff.
  • Assist with monitoring productivity and tracking Emergency Medical Services.
  • Assist EMS Operations with regulations, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finance, and quality assurance as needed.
  • Act as a formal resource for EMS staff.
  • Assist with patient care in the receiving facility, including lifting and moving patients as required.
  • Attend training classes to maintain national certification and state licensure and keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
  • Provide a welcoming and educational environment for students and complete academic assessments in a timely manner.
  • Work hours may vary depending on patient needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.
  • Attend additional training, workshops, and staff meetings as required by policy.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
  • Depending on location, current Basic Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent advanced version for paramedics, International Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program credentials are preferred.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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