EMT

Ridgeview; Belle Plaine (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking an on-call Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, provide pre-hospital care, and transport patients within designated hours. The role emphasizes rapid availability, adherence to medical control, and maintaining equipment readiness.

The position requires EMT certification, a valid MN driver’s license, and a clean driving record. Base proximity and community presence in Belle Plaine area are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet Ridgeview's insurability requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and teambuilding skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support as needed in compliance with state, local and Ridgeview procedures.
• Establish rapport with patients and families to ensure safe, respectful transport.
• Respond to emergencies by selecting routes, monitoring traffic, and maintaining dispatcher communications.
• Complete reports accurately.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment; report needed repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team-building

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brief 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.

Minimum Education / Work Experience

• 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.

Benefits

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.