Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (79515)

Lake Region Healthcare; Elbow Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA, FSA and 401k plans

EAP, life and disability coverage

Voluntary accident, critical illness,

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Elbow Lake, MN is seeking a Casual Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) to respond to emergency calls, perform initial patient assessment and transport patients to the appropriate facility.

The role requires Minnesota EMR certification, CPR certification and a valid Minnesota driver's license, with pre-employment health screening and site attendance per schedule. Compensation is hourly and varies by experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• CPR and Minnesota EMR certification and a valid Minnesota driver’s license required.
• Must successfully complete the pre-employment health screening process.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment at the scene with on-site EMT support.
• Provide basic life support including airway management and CPR.
• Assist with controlling bleeding, treating shock, bandaging wounds and immobilizing injuries.
• Coordinate with dispatch and request additional help if needed.
• Maintain ambulance interior and restock supplies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Basic Life Support

Education

Minnesota EMR certification

CPR certification

Minnesota driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elbow Lake Medical Center - ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531

Position Type: Casual (Less than 32 hrs every 2 weeks)

Salary Range: $18.09 - $25.02 Hourly

Job Category: Ambulance

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) drives to the scene, provides initial emergency care, determines the most suitable medical facility for the patient and transports the individual there.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Patient Assessment - At the scene, EMR’s perform patient assessment with support of on-site EMT, determining the nature and extent of injury or illness. They check for medical alert bracelets or necklaces, and any medication the person is carrying.
• Basic Life Support - First Responders provide basic life support, which may include airway management, ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automatic defibrillator.
• Additional Care - Prehospital care also may require controlling bleeding, treating shock, bandaging wounds and immobilizing broken bones.
• Communication with Dispatch - EMR keeps the dispatcher informed and, if necessary, requests additional assistance or special rescue, such as a flight ambulance.
• Ambulance Maintenance - EMR also are responsible for cleaning and sterilizing the interior of the ambulance, making sure the exterior is washed regularly and restocking all supplies.

Hours/Shifts

Casual EMR staff pick up calls when available to.

Compensation

Hourly Wage Range: $18.09 - $25.02. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings

Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For eligible new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.

EEOC

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Licensure/Certification: CPR, Current Minnesota EMR certification and a valid Minnesota driver’s license are required.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
• Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.