PARAMEDIC - GRAND RAPIDS 4,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you're part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North's culture which is designed to actively support each team member's wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.
Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

Provides advanced life support care to the sick and injured and safely transports customers of all ages to a medical facility. In addition, the paramedic assists with other services and events as directed by North Memorial Ambulance Service.

$4,500 Sign-on Bonus

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus. Current team members or former team members employed by North Memorial Health, Maple Grove Health or Blaze Health in the last six (6) months are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. Sign-on bonuses have a repayment commitment, and a prorated repayment is required if the commitment is not fulfilled.

Requirements

Education

• Successfully completed paramedic training program from an accredited institution required.
• Associate of Science degree preferred.

Experience

• Previous ambulance experience preferred.
• Previous advanced life support experience preferred.
• For Air Care Paramedics, three (3) years of ALS experience as a Paramedic required.
• For Air Care Paramedics, prior flight experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve, make decisions during emergency situations and work independently.
• Possess or quickly acquire knowledge of the street and highway system within the service area.

Licensure/Certification

Ground Paramedic Requirements
• Current Minnesota or Wisconsin Paramedic Certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification or Amercian Red Cross ALS and BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• Valid State Class D driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS Certification.
• ICS-100, ICS-200 and ICS-700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.

Air Care Paramedic Requirements
• Current Minnesota Paramedic Certification or obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• Current Wisconsin Paramedic Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• National Registered Paramedic.
• American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification or American Red Cross ALS and BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within 12 months from date of hire.
• American Heart Association and American Red Cross PALS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Maximum weight of 215 pounds in uniform.

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.