Paramedic

Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Eau Claire
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, ) and ranked in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits . Eligibility may vary.

Position description
The Paramedic is responsible for delivering and administering high quality care and transportation to ill and injured persons. The Paramedic must demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing for the physical and emotional needs of patients. The Paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient, must be self-disciplined, able to develop patient rapport, interview hostile patients, maintain safe distance, and recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups. Must be able to function independently at optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing.

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Additional qualifications
Experience as an Paramedic as well as an associate or baccalaureate degree in Paramedicine are preferred. Must be proficient in English; must have the ability to read, write and speak English.

License or certification
Current certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic as well as current Minnesota and/or Wisconsin Paramedic licensure/certification. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification and ACLS. Current ITLS or PHTLS and PALS certifications or must be obtained with 6 months of hire. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Mayo Clinic policy.

A Registered Nurse who is also an NREMT and who satisfies Minnesota statute 144E.101 Subd. 7(a)(2) can practice to the level of Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) only within the Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service and in both the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin (per WI Administrative Code DHS 110.50 (2 . The RN/EMT must provide the MN Emergency Medical Services - Regulatory Board letter of approval to qualify for recognition for the job description and compensation.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$26.12 - $39.18 / hour

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
72

Schedule details
72 hours/pay period, 12 hour shifts

Weekend schedule
Typically every other weekend.

International Assignment
No

Site description
Eau Claire, with a metro area of 163,000 is home to the 11,000 students at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Strong schools, low crime rate, and a reasonable cost of living may be expected. With an abundance of outdoor activities, The city also serves as the retail center for west central Wisconsin and the major metro area of Minneapolis/St. Paul is 90 minutes away. Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire is recognized as a Best Hospital in Northwestern Wisconsin and within the top 5 for Hospitals in Wisconsin (U.S. News & World Report, ).

Recruiter
Tammy Pfeifer

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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