Emergency Medical Technician

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to support urgent and emergency patient care at the Minneapolis campus. The EMT works under licensed personnel, providing technical support to optimize patient care and ensure safety.

Requirements include National EMT Licensure and BLS, with high school diploma or GED. Prior ER/EMT experience is preferred, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National EMT Licensure required.
• 1-2 years Emergency Room Technician/EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care for patients requiring urgent or emergency care.
• Work under supervision of physicians and nurses.
• Assist with clinical tasks as directed to optimize patient care.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Organization

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

National EMT Licensure

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The pediatric emergency department at Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis campus is the only freestanding pediatric Level I trauma center in the area. Our interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals cares for a wide-range of pediatric trauma and injuries, such as chest, bone, spinal cord, head and neck and abdominal injuries. We care for over 48,000 patients annually and treat almost 40 percent of all pediatric trauma in the Twin Cities. Our 28-bed Level I trauma center serves our neighbors in Minneapolis, as well as outlying facilities that depend on our critical care expertise. We offer a variety of services to our community partners, including critical care transport and telehealth. Although our specialty is pediatric emergency medicine, we are a community-based hospital that serves as a safety-net for families without a primary care provider. Our family-centered focus strives to consider social, economic and cultural diversity — living our core value of putting “Kids First.” We provide care from birth through adulthood, considering age and developmental level when interacting with our patients. We incorporate the Comfort Promise into our care — ensuring that procedural pain is minimized whenever possible. We value teamwork, open communication, safety, and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning, and professional growth. Our team of emergency department professionals is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary

Under supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will perform a variety of functions in the support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care. The EMT receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care.

• Current National EMT Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• National EMT Licensure
  

Experience

• Previous 1-2 years Emergency Room Technician/EMT or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and hospital procedures preferred
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills required
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position
• Skills in basic computer operation
  

Physical Demands

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.