Associate EMT - Earn While You Learn

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is offering an Associate EMT apprenticeship funded by the Minnesota Earn While You Learn Grant. Selected candidates will be hired as Associate EMTs while completing EMT education, earning hourly wages, with tuition fully covered, and no post-program obligation.

Upon licensure, opportunities may include PRN, part-time or full-time EMT positions based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
• EEO/AA Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• In an Ambulance setting, attends the 8-week EMT course as administered by Sanford Health Emergency Medical Services Education (SHEMSE).
• Under the supervision of a preceptor, utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertain the extent of their injuries or illness.
• Communicates with treatment center personnel to provide information about the situation and report patient information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
• Completes Sanford's specific orientation and other issued tasks concurrently with the 8-week EMT course and up until the obtaining of state licensure.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $16.50 - $23.50 Union Position: No Department Details

Start Your EMS Career with Sanford Health

Sanford Health is seeking individuals interested in becoming licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) through a unique opportunity funded by the Minnesota Earn While You Learn Grant. Selected candidates will be hired as Associate EMTs and become Sanford Health employees while completing their EMT education. Employees will earn an hourly wage while attending EMT classes and labs, with 100% of tuition costs covered by Sanford Health. This program provides a paid pathway into a rewarding healthcare career with no employment commitment required after completion. Upon obtaining EMT licensure, candidates may be offered PRN, part-time, or full-time EMT positions based on organizational staffing needs.

Summary

Associate Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Candidates attend the Emergency Medical Technicians course, while at the same time, successfully complete new employee orientation requirements. Upon successful completion of the EMT course, candidates take and pass the applicable exams needed to obtain national certification and state licensure. EMT state licensure must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Once licensure is obtained, employees may be eligible for internal department promotion to EMT. If employee does not obtain license within 6 months of employment, there will be an evaluation by the department Director to determine if employment may continue.

Job Description

In an Ambulance setting, attends the 8-week EMT course as administered by Sanford Health Emergency Medical Services Education (SHEMSE). Adheres to all of the standards, requirements and expectations set forth by SHEMSE. Under the supervision of a preceptor, utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertain the extent of their injuries or illness. Communicates with treatment center personnel to provide information about the situation and report patient information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner, or to receive instructions for further treatment. Completes Sanford's specific orientation and other issued tasks concurrently with the 8-week EMT course and up until the obtaining of state licensure.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.