Emergency Medical Technician - Brainerd

North Memorial Health; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 3,196,000 - 4,470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Adoption reimbursement

Child care discount

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center access

Job summary

North Memorial Health is hiring an EMT to provide basic life support and transport patients to a medical facility. You will assist the paramedic with advanced care within your scope and work under the direction of a Paramedic or RN partner. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, EMT training, and IV/medication variance training.

Prior ambulance experience is preferred. On-site, day/evening/night shifts with a non-exempt status offer benefits and opportunities to grow within a top

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EMT training completion from an accredited program required.
• IV and medication variance training must be completed through North Memorial Ambulance.
• Previous ambulance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support care to sick and injured and safely transport patients to a medical facility.
• Assist the paramedic with advanced level care within your scope of practice.
• Follow directions from the Paramedic or RN partner during shifts.

Skills

Emergency response

Problem solving

Decision making

Independence

Road knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT training program

IV/medication variance training

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (:5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

Provides basic life support care to the sick and injured and safely transports customers of all ages to a medical facility for additional care. In addition the EMT assists the paramedic in providing advanced level care within their scope of practice and training as directed by their Paramedic or RN Partner.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Successfully completed an EMT training program from an accredited institution required
• Must successfully complete IV and medication variance training through North Memorial Ambulance

Experience

• Previous ambulance experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve, make decisions during emergency situations and work independently.
• Possess or quickly acquire knowledge of the street and highway system within the service area.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Minnesota or Wisconsin EMT Certification upon start date.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• ICS-100, ICS-200 and ICS-700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• Valid Class D Driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 72

Shift: Day/Evening/Night Variable

Weekend Requirement: Weekends by Department Rotation

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: Medical Transportation EMT Metro ($22.92 - $32.45), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position