EMT

Ridgeview; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a Connecticut? EMT? (This ad is in Minnesota) to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, provide rapid assessment, treatment and transportation of patients in the pre-hospital setting under physician control.

The position requires a MN EMT certification, BLS, and a valid MN driver’s license, with on-call, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential to coordinate care and ensure safe transport.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to meet insurability requirements.
• Current MN EMT certification.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Valid MN driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic life support as needed in compliance with state, local and Ridgeview procedures.
• Establishes rapport with patients and families ensuring gentle and attentive transport.
• Responds to emergencies by selecting route, observing traffic, communicating with dispatcher.
• Completes reports accurately.
• Maintains equipment through preventive maintenance and proper use; reports repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team building

English communication

Weight/volume calculations

Confidentiality

Certifications

Driving record

Map reading

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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