Join the team at Avera! Love Where You Work: Work at Avera where current employees rate their satisfaction at 94%. Avera has been voted a “BEST-IN-STATE employer” 2019-current. Join a team where the career opportunities are endless. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Avera is now hiring a Paramedic – Flight Position Highlights:
One week of PTO front-loaded and a generous ongoing paid-time off package.
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Career Growth opportunities with the largest employer in South Dakota.
Job Summary
A licensed paramedic experienced in emergency medical services, who is responsible under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Department Physician and Unit manager for providing high quality patient care according to established standards of performance, the philosophy and objectives of Avera McKennan Hospital, and the Careflight Program. This position will be required to float between the Aberdeen, Pierre and Sioux Falls Base. This position is required to float to other Careflight bases as assigned. This position may be required to float to bases when aircraft is out of service and other base location has a vacant shift.
Education and/or Experience
Three years of field experience in ALS ambulance, previous teaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required to be proficient in all EMS skills and familiar with various EMS training techniques.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS
National Registration as an EMT Paramedic required.
South Dakota License as an EMT-Paramedic required.
North Dakota License as an EMT Paramedic required within 90 days from the date of hire.
Must obtain the Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C) within two years from the date of hire.
This position requires a valid driver’s license and that the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile liability insurance carrier.
Work Schedule
Varied Shifts
72 hours per 2 weeks
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$22.00 - $31.75 per hour
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