Job Description

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We\'re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Fa Sanford Ambulance

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Job Summary

The Sanford Paramedic Apprentice Level 2 student is going through Sanford Health EMS Education (SHEMSE) program as a paid Sanford employee with full financial assistant and health benefits to support tuition and other expenses while obtaining their National Paramedic license. This is a temporary position for the student to transition from the paramedic education program to full time employment as a licensed paramedic.

The Sanford Paramedic Apprentice Level 2 student demonstrates competency in trauma and medical situations and possesses the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting. Administers emergency care and treatment and determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care. The Sanford Paramedic Apprentice Level 2 is required to maintain enrollment with a Sanford Health EMS Education program and be registered with the approved Technician College. The student will be entering Level 2 of the program after successfully obtaining their National, North Dakota and Minnesota state EMT License.

Depending on the location of the position, the Sanford Paramedic Apprentice level 2 student will have the option to also work hours outside of the classroom and on the truck as an EMT. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

The Level 2 student will be expected and required to take and pass the necessary classes and tests to obtain their Paramedic license within the provided timeline in order to be promoted to a full-time working paramedic.

The Sanford Paramedic Level 2 student will be evaluated on the essential functions below. Reports will be made both to the Field Program Director and Clinical Coordinator of the academic institution. Must maintain enrollment with the Sanford Health EMS Education program in the accredited Paramedic Apprenticeship Program to maintain apprenticeship status with Sanford Health.

Qualifications

Enrolled in Paramedicine courses with Sanford Health EMS Education/North Dakota State College of Science. Be a student in good standing with the program. Maintains a passing grade in Paramedic program.

Currently employed as EMT with Sanford Ambulance.

Requires current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Hold national registry status at an EMT level.

Must maintain driver\'s license and good driving record.

Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package 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 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0148911

Job Function: Emergency Medical Services

Featured: No

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