EMT - Field Care & Transport Specialist

Essentia Health; Ada (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health’s Ada EMS is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergent and non-emergent calls, provide on-scene and transit care, and communicate patient status to hospital staff. The role may include hospital-based tasks delegated by an RN according to training.

Shift rotations include Day/Eve/Night in the United States; compensation ranges from $22.63 to $31.69 per hour. Part-time 0.6 FTE with comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs are offered.

Qualifications

• State background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults
• NIMS 100, 200, 700
• Must have 2 years drivers experience (MVR)
• Over 75 years of age require medical permission
• Drivers 21 years and older with EMS licensure, must meet MVR requirements
• Drivers 18-20 with EMS licensure, must meet MVR requirements of Young Driver Probation AND will be placed in Young Driver Probation (MVR every 6 months and completed probation form)
• State licensure/certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher in the appropriate state of practice
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency
• All Wisconsin location staff must be dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls, assesses the situation, assesses and treats patients for emergency needs; reports patient information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and assesses the situation's urgency and seriousness.
• Provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital.
• Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness.
• Communicates with the medical care facility about the patient's condition, status and time of arrival.
• May be requested to provide patient care in the hospital setting performing tasks delegated by the RN based on the scope of the individual’s training and capabilities.

Job description

Essentia Health’s Ada EMS is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergent and non-emergent calls, provide on-scene and transit care, and communicate patient status to hospital staff. The role may include hospital-based tasks delegated by an RN according to training.

Shift rotations include Day/Eve/Night in the United States; compensation ranges from $22.63 to $31.69 per hour. Part-time 0.6 FTE with comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs are offered.