EMT

Ridgeview Medical Center; Belle Plaine (MN); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Belle Plaine is seeking an EMT for an on-call position responsible for assessing, treating, and transporting non-critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and hold a valid MN EMT certification. Must be available for call while within 5 minutes of the base. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet and maintain necessary background checks.
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios.
• Ability to maintain minimum qualified certifications.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid MN driver’s license and insurability as required by Ridgeview.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support as needed.
• Respond to emergencies effectively.
• Complete reports accurately.
• Completes reports accurately.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and reports necessary repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team building skills

Map reading skills

Effective communication in English

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Current state of MN EMT certification

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Valid MN driver's license

Tools

AED

Ambulance equipment

Medical communications

Job description

Our URC position is not a traditional "on call" position, meaning it is not reflective in the number of hours you are required for your FTE, but rather UnRestricted Call means that you are available to cover call and take 911 calls while within 5 minutes of the ambulance. You would not need to be stationed with the ambulance; however, you will need to be able to respond to the base if paged in a timely manner. We are looking to fill a backup ambulance with community members (5 miles from base) when the duty ambulance goes out on a call.

Purpose of Job

This paid on-call position is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency requests to provide efficient and immediate assessment, treatment and transportation of the non-critically ill and/or injured patient in the pre-hospital setting and other settings within the scope of training under a physician medical control authority.

Job Functions

Provides basic life support as needed in compliance with state, local and RMC procedures.

Establishes positive rapport with each patient and patient's family ensuring a gentle and attentive transport.

Responds to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions, avoiding dangerous situations, and maintaining communications with dispatcher.

Completes reports accurately.

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and reports necessary repairs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age in order to meet Ridgeview's insurability requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong interpersonal, organizational and teambuilding skills

Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Ability to calculate weight and volume ratio's

Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas

Ability to maintain minimum qualified certifications and a good driving record

Demonstrated map reading skills

Accessibility via phone to contact for on‑call, rotating shift, weekend and holiday shifts

Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current state of MN EMT certification
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
• Valid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Resides or works in the community of Belle Plaine, Jordan, or surrounding area.

Cognitive and Mental Demands

• Time Awareness - Continuous
• Writing - Continuous
• Initiation of Work - Occasional
• Memory - Continuous
• Receptiveness to Change - Occasional
• Reasoning - Continuous
• Required Sequences in Work - Frequent
• Problem Solving - Frequent
• Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
• Social Interactions - Frequent
• Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
• Conflict Management - Occasional
• Reading - Continuous
• Detail Oriented - Continuous

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.