EMT

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking an EMT to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, assess and transport non-critically ill patients, and operate under physician control. The role emphasizes safety, communication, and rapid decision-making in pre-hospital settings.

Candidates must hold MN EMT certification, BLS, and a valid MN driver's license with a clean record. The position requires high school graduate status and being 21+ for insurability, with on-call, weekend, and holiday shifts common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21+ years old for Ridgeview insurability requirements.
• Current MN EMT certification and BLS certification required.
• Valid MN driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support per state/regional procedures.
• Build rapport with patients and families during transport.
• Respond to emergencies by selecting routes, watching traffic, and communicating with dispatch.
• Complete incident reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team building

Communication

Map reading

On-call availability

Background checks

Driving record clean

Education

High school diploma

21+ years old

Job description

Purpose of Job

This 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.

Brief Description

This 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

• Previous prehospital experience as an EMT responding to 911 emergencies and interfacility transfer requests.
• Experience as an ED Tech or other closely related experience in the hospital environment.
• Experience applying knowledge and skills related to the EMT scope as a firefighter or other first responder.

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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.