Paramedic jobs in Rapid City, SD

Fall River Health Services is looking for a Paramedic in Hot Springs SD. In this role you will plan and provide direct patient care specific to the diagnosis and age of patient served, under the direction of Emergency Department physician, on a continuing basis, to obtain optimum health for a patient and family, in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policy. Provides BLS and ALS emergency care.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the emergency department attending provider and registered nurse in the formulation of the individualized plan of care from admission through discharge. Assists RN and provider with patient care, carrying out delegated tasks within scope of practice.
• Identifie patient and significant others teaching needs, participates in and reinforces teaching, including patient/family and significant others.
• Contribute to patient assessment and participates in the implementation of nursing intervention.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize an emergency and initiate appropriate response.
• Implement plan of patient care after initial assessment by RN and works closely with healthcare team.
• Participate in evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care interventions and contributes to the revision of the plan of care as necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to start an IV.
• Perform procedures and treatments according to the EMS standards and department policies and protocols.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record, maintain patient privacy and adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Follows safety and infection control policy and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

The average Salary for this position is $18.84- $23.27 an hour depending on years of experience.

Requirements:

• Paramedic Certificate-South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Basic Life Support Certificate-American Heart Association;
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate-American Heart Association

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.27 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Hospital specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person