Associate EMT - Earn While You Learn
About The Position
Sanford Health hires selected candidates as Associate EMTs while they complete an 8-week Emergency Medical Technician course administered by Sanford Health Emergency Medical Services Education (SHEMSE), along with new employee orientation and other assigned tasks. Candidates earn an hourly wage during classes and labs, and Sanford Health covers 100% of tuition costs. There is no employment commitment required after program completion. After completing the course, candidates must pass the applicable exams to obtain national certification and state licensure. State licensure must be obtained within six months of employment. Once licensed, employees may be eligible for promotion to EMT and may be offered PRN, part-time, or full-time EMT positions, depending on organizational staffing needs. If licensure is not obtained within six months, the department Director evaluates whether employment may continue. In an ambulance setting and under a preceptor’s supervision, the Associate EMT uses medical equipment to treat patients and assess injuries or illness. The role also communicates patient and situation information to treatment-center personnel and follows the standards, requirements, and expectations set by SHEMSE.
Requirements
- Current valid driver’s license.
- Meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category II drivers.
- Obtain state EMT licensure within six months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend the 8-week EMT course administered by SHEMSE and comply with its standards, requirements, and expectations.
- Complete new employee orientation and other assigned tasks while attending the EMT course and until state licensure is obtained.
- Under a preceptor’s supervision, use necessary medical equipment to treat patients and assess the extent of injuries or illness.
- Communicate situation and patient information to treatment-center personnel accurately and promptly, or receive instructions for further treatment.
- Pass the applicable exams and obtain national certification and state EMT licensure within six months of employment.
Benefits
- Hourly wages while attending EMT classes and labs.
- 100% of tuition costs covered by Sanford Health.
- No employment commitment required after program completion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
