EMT

Sioux Center Health; Granite Falls (MN); On-site; USD 25,830 - 33,751; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at Avera Granite Falls Hospital. This role involves responding to emergency calls and providing basic life support in accordance with state health standards. Ideal candidates must have a valid driver’s license and EMT certification.

The position requires effective communication, judgment under stress, and the ability to work in a team. Rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends are expected, making flexibility crucial.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic life support service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Capability to respond to calls within five minutes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate communication with patients and team members.
• Respond to emergency calls as per protocols.
• Maintain EMT training and certifications.

Skills

Effective communication

Sound judgement in stress

Emotional stability

Education

Drivers License

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Job description

Location

Avera Granite Falls Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.75 - $24.50

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for performing basic life support service and emergency response calls in accordance with the established state Department of Health Standards, following standing orders and ambulance protocols.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate the ability to utilize effective communication with patients, customers and members of the health care team.
• Demonstrate care for all patients as per standing orders and operating procedures.
• Respond to calls within five minutes or less.
• Demonstrate sound judgement in stress situations and provide emotional stability to patients and affected individuals.
• Maintain a level of training of EMT and other variances authorized by medical staff.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire
• Emergency Medical Technician - Licensing Board active in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• EMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Upon Hire
• Healthcare or EMT services

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].