Emergency Medical Technician-Evening/Night

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to support acute patient care in the pediatric emergency department at our St. Paul hospital. The EMT will work under licensed personnel, following physician and nurse directions while providing technical support to optimize patient care.

The role requires an EMT license (NREMT or MN), BLS, and 1–2 years of ER/EMT experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a focus on patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Current NREMT or MN EMT license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years Emergency Room Technician/EMT or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital procedures preferred
• Proficient communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care under supervision
• Follow physician and nurse directions and provide technical support to optimize patient care
• Maintain effective communication with team to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Perform basic patient care tasks and assist with data collection as needed

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMT license

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. 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 St. Paul hospital is a 32‑bed, Level IV trauma center that specializes in the assessment and stabilization of acute pediatric illness, injury and trauma. Our multidisciplinary care team of more than 150 pediatric professionals cares for over 45,000 patients a year, and can treat just about anything. The St. Paul emergency department offers 24‑hour access and has some of the shortest wait times in the country. The emergency department has all private rooms, two resuscitation rooms, and is staffed with board-certified, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and certified pediatric emergency registered nurses. Our care team has access to cutting‑edge technology, intensive and medical‑surgical units, and specialists to provide the best care and outcomes for our patients possible, all in a child‑focused, emergency environment. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our amazing team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. We incorporate the Comfort Promise into our care — ensuring that procedural pain is minimized whenever possible. Our family-centered focus strives to consider social, economic and cultural diversity — living our core value of putting “Kids First.”

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.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current NREMT or MN EMT license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Previous 1-2 years Emergency Room Technician/EMT or equivalent experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and hospital procedures preferred
• 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.