EMT

Ridgeview; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview in Minnesota is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, provide rapid assessment, treatment, and transport for non-critically ill or injured patients, and operate under physician medical control. You will perform safety checks, maintain equipment, document reports, and stay compliant with state and Ridgeview procedures.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet background checks as required by Ridgeview.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Ability to communicate in English for written and verbal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic life support as needed per state and Ridgeview procedures.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families during transport.
• Responds to emergencies by selecting routes and maintaining dispatcher communication.
• Completes reports accurately.
• Maintains equipment through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teambuilding

English communication

Map reading

On-call responsiveness

Weight/volume calculations

Discretion & confidentiality

Maintains driving record

Education

High school diploma

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

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.

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 Norwood Young America, Lester Prairie, Winsted, Watertown, Belle Plaine, Jordan or Gaylord.

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