Paramedic, Access Center

Regions Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to work in our MRCC department in a part time, benefit eligible position. The Paramedic will be the initial contact for all Medical Resource Control Center (MRCC) calls from ambulance services within the metro area, greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The paramedic will use multiple communication tools to communicate with different medical agencies and will provide quality assurance for the Regions Hospital EMS program, identifying areas for quality improvement. As a paramedic for MRCC, you will be the initial point of contact for critical admissions such as Cath Lab activations, Trauma Team Activations and Acute Stroke admissions. MRCC staff will have a vital role in the management of a Multiple Casualty Incidents and gathering information needing to be passed on to participating agencies.

HealthPartners Direct access center is responsible for the 24/7 coordination of hospital direct admissions, transfers, specialty consultation and patient logistics across the system, creating timely access to care for patients within and outside of HealthPartners. It is a critical function to support access to hospital care, specialty services and system growth strategies. The HealthPartners Direct access center team works with multiple disciplines, departments and hospital operational leaders to ensure optimal patient flow across the system, operationalizing reliable workflows and clinical standards to guide appropriate patient placement. The paramedic will support the intake of HealthPartners Direct (HPD) admissions, transfers and consultations, and facilitating provider-provider hand-offs. Paramedics will interact frequently with HealthPartners providers from clinics and hospitals as well as providers from external organizations seeking services for admission, ED-ED transfer or specialty consultation.

Targeted start date: August 2024

Work Schedule:

0.5 FTE Nights, 2300-0730 Every third weekend.

Required Qualifications:

Two years as a paramedic responding to 911 calls required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of accredited Paramedic program preferred.
• Five years as a paramedic responding to 911 calls is preferred. Previous EMS communications experience or EMS teaching experience preferred. Current employment with an East Metro Advanced Life Support ambulance services desired.
• Current State of MN certification as a paramedic, Current ACLS certification.

Benefits:

Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Laon Forgiveness program. Regions is a