Emergency Medical Responder

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a PRN emergency medical responder to provide lifesaving care in prehospital and clinical settings. You will assist EMS responders, administer first aid, monitor patients, and help immobilize patients for transport.

Responsibilities include keeping the ambulance clean, restocking supplies, and maintaining readiness for the next call. Must hold EMR license, BLS, and a valid driver's license; 18+ with driving clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• EMR license in each state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Valid Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must be 18+ with approval needed for those under 21 to drive.
• Drug screen and pre-employment background check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency patient care in prehospital and clinical settings.
• Assist EMS responders at the scene and during transport.
• Help administer first aid or life support and monitor patient progress.
• Ensure ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready for the next call.

Skills

EMR license

BLS certification

Valid Driver's License

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Park Falls
Location: Park Falls, WI
Address: 98 Sherry Ave, Park Falls, WI 54552, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $15.50 - $23.50

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of emergency patient care. Competent in trauma and medical situations, both pre-hospital and in the clinical setting. Possess a basic knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional emergency medical services (EMS) response. May need to assist additional EMS Responders at the scene and/or during transport. Under supervision, help administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured individuals in a prehospital setting. Assist with monitor of patient progress or responses to treatments. Interact with patients to build a rapport and provide emotional support. Include helping to minimize secondary injury and comfort to the patient and family while awaiting additional EMS Responders to arrive. Assist with immobilizing the patient using a backboard or other spinal immobilization device to prepare for transport.

Ensure ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition. After each call, restock and replace used linens, blankets and other supplies, cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, checks of all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run and maintains ambulance in efficient operating condition.

Physical activities include, but not limited, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials. Ability to drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.

Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Possess license as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) in each state of practice.

Possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving.

Must be 18 years or older, approval needed for those under 21 to drive.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.