EMT, Keycare

Trinity Health-ND; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health-ND in Minot seeks a Keycare EMT to provide basic emergency medical care, patient transport, and related duties across prehospital, interfacility, and hospital settings. You will perform patient assessments, document care, operate EMS equipment, and work with a coordinated EMS team to ensure safe, timely care.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients and staff, participating in training and quality improvement, and adhering to EMS protocols and policies.

Qualifications

• EMT licensure required with ND license within 90 days of hire.
• Continuing education credits are needed annually per respiratory requirements.
• Ability to apply pathophysiology principles to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency medical care and transport.
• Perform patient assessments and obtain vital signs.
• Operate and maintain EMS equipment and stretchers.
• Document care and transport in EMS and hospital systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, EMS partners, and hospital staff.
• Participate in training, drills, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Vital signs

Oxygen guidelines

Education

EMT licensure

Job description

Position Summary:The Keycare EMT provides clinical support services by delivering basic emergency medical care, patient transport, and related patient care activities for individuals in prehospital, interfacility transport, and hospital-associated settings. In this role, the EMT conducts patient assessments and performs appropriate interventions within the established EMT scope of practice, in alignment with Trinity Health policies, medical direction, and approved EMS protocols. As a valued member of a collaborative EMS team, the Keycare EMT works closely with fellow responders, clinical partners, and support staff to promote safe, timely, and coordinated care. The position supports a professional and well-organized care environment where teamwork, communication, and shared responsibility contribute to consistent service delivery and positive patient experiences.Key Responsibilities:Provide basic emergency medical care and transport to patients in prehospital and interfacility settings in accordance with EMT scope of practice and EMS protocols.Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, and assist with treatments and interventions under direction and protocol.Operate and maintain equipment, stretchers, and vehicles safely; assist with lifting, moving, and transferring patients.Document care and transport activities accurately and timely in required EMS and hospital systems.Communicate effectively with patients, families, EMS partners, and receiving facility staff.Participate in training, drills, and quality improvement activities; perform other EMS duties as assigned.Licenses and Certifications Required:NREMT Eligible for ND EMT license and must obtain within 90 days of hire date.Educational Requirements:EMT program as evidenced by licensure.Experience Requirements:NoneSpecial Skills or Training Requirements:Ability to apply principles of learning to age specific group.Ability to apply principles of pathophysiology and treatment in areas of expertise to age specific group.Good understanding of medical guidelines for home oxygen use and diseases relating to respiratory care, preferred.Minimum of ten hours of continuing education credits required annually per respiratory requirements.Physical Requirements:The Hospital EMT requires the ability to stand, walk, and move for 8–12 hours per shift; frequently lift, carry, push, and pull patients and equipment; and perform frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and other physical activities associated with emergency medical services. Team members must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds and assist with heavier loads as part of a team to support patient mobility, stretcher handling, and equipment movement. Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities are required for safe patient care and operation of vehicles and equipment.Environmental Requirements:Work is performed in ambulances, patient homes, healthcare facilities, and outdoor or community environments, with potential exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, weather extremes, traffic hazards, noise, and emotionally stressful situations. Duties may involve working in confined spaces, on uneven terrain, and in hightraffic or uncontrolled environments. The role requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols; variable shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and oncall assignments, may be required.