EMR | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Tyler (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Tyler Hospital is seeking an EMT for basic life support responsibilities under the direction of an EMT. You will respond to emergency calls and provide patient care according to state standards and department protocols.

This PRN position requires the ability to work the hours specified, maintain communication, and demonstrate calm judgment in stressful situations. Applicants should have an active MEMSRB Emergency Medical Responder license and a valid Minnesota driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified and communicate effectively with others.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform duties and hear/distinguish speech.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for disabilities as long as they do not cause undue hardship.

Responsibilities

• Serves as driver of the emergency vehicle or as a secondary patient attendant under an EMT.
• Performs all functions within scope of practice in a confident, safe manner.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in stressful situations and provides emotional stability to patients.
• Responds to calls in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical skills within expected standard of practice.

Education

Emergency Medical Responder (MEMSRB)

Driver's License

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $23.50

Location

Avera Tyler Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $23.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for basic life support service under the direction of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and makes emergency response calls in accordance with the established state standards and following standing orders and department protocols.

What You Will Do

• Serves as either driver of the emergency vehicle or as a secondary patient attendant under the direction of an EMT.
• Carries out all functions within scope of practice in a confident, high-quality and safe manner.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in stress situations and provides emotional stability to patients and affected individuals.
• Responds to calls in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical skills within expected standard of practice.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire and
• Emergency Medical Responder - Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (MEMSRB) An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].