Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Job Description

Responds to an emergent and non-emergent calls, assesses the situation, diagnoses 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.

Education Qualifications

Qualifications

State licensure/certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher in the appropriate state of practice

Work Experience

NIMS 100, 200, 700Over 75, need to have medical permission

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensure: BLS (Basic Life Support) within one month of hireMust meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer

Current (valid) US/State Driver's LicenseState background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults

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FTE

0

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

0800

Shift End Time

0800

Pay Range

$15.95 - $23.93 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO

Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.