Paramedic - Emergency Department

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Emergency Department Paramedics play an integral role in the ongoing care of patients throughout their emergency visit. As a member of the ED care team, you'll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality emergency care, support patient throughput, and contribute to seamless patient experiences from arrival through discharge. As part of our team, you'll receive a robust benefits package that supports your personal and professional well-being, including health insurance options, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, a pension plan, and Paid Time Off. Eligible candidates may also receive up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.

• Under general supervision, the Paramedic assists Emergency Department staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which supports and compliments nursing practice. 
• The Paramedic initiates and provides care within the scope of practice as defined by law. 
• Provides patient care to a wide range of emergency conditions and to all patient populations including pediatric, adult, and geriatric.
• Works to the full scope of a paramedic to include intubation, medication administration, bedside procedures.
• Works as part of a collaborative care team with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and technicians rather than as a small independent ambulance crew. 
• Focuses on continuous monitoring and reassessment of patients throughout their ED stay, not just during transport. 
• Performs delegated patient care activities that support and complement nursing practice within the ED care model. 
• Manages multiple patients simultaneously instead of caring for one patient during a single transport event.
• Assists with patient throughput by supporting triage, obtaining EKGs, IV access, medication administration, and diagnostic testing. 
• Provides care in a highly structured environment with immediate access to physicians, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and specialty resources.
• Contributes to department flow and operational efficiency, helping reduce delays, boarding impacts, and diversion pressures. 
• Documents care within the electronic medical record and participates in the ongoing plan of care throughout the patient's ED visit. 
• Develops expertise in hospital workflows, patient handoffs, interdisciplinary communication, and quality measures.
• Balances emergency response skills with broader patient care responsibilities, including monitoring, reassessment, patient education reinforcement, and discharge support

• Registered with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and must maintain active registration status. 
• Must have and maintain a State of Wisconsin Paramedic License. 
• Must have current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain certification. 
• 2 years' experience providing care for emergency patients in pre-hospital or hospital environment. 
• Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to work in a mass casualty event. 
• Proficient use of technical office equipment including computer for word processing/spreadsheet/database/e-mail/electronic calendars and other medical applications and/or other job specific office technology. 
• Able to act decisively and calmly in a crisis situation. 

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. 

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.