Emergency Medical Responder

Good Samaritan Society; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Park Falls, WI, is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder responsible for delivering emergency patient care in trauma and medical situations. The ideal candidate will provide lifesaving interventions, maintain the ambulance, assist with patient comfort, and ensure equipment readiness. Requirements include a high school diploma, EMR license, and Basic Life Support certification. This position offers competitive pay based on a salary range of $15.00 - $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess license as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Valid Driver's License needed.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency patient care in trauma and medical situations.
• Assist with the immobilization of patients and provide emotional support.
• Maintain the ambulance in clean and orderly condition.
• Restock supplies and ensure equipment is disinfected.
• Drive mobile intensive care unit as directed.

Skills

Emergency medical response

Trauma care

First aid treatment

Patient interaction

Driving a mobile intensive care unit

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Responder license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

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: $15.00 - $23.00

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

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 1‑877‑673‑0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

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.

Req Number: R-0253461
Job Function: Emergency Medical Services
Featured: No