Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Full-Time

The Staff Pad•Helena, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respected healthcare organization in Helena, MT and we are seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide compassionate emergency care, support Emergency Department operations, and ensure safe and efficient patient transport. The EMT provides emergency medical care and basic patient management under the direction of medical control, Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and Emergency Department Physicians. This role supports both EMS operations and hospital-based patient care while helping maintain readiness for emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma, HiSET, or GED equivalent
Successful completion of a DOT-approved Emergency Medical Technician-Basic course
Current Montana EMT license required
Current BLS certification required
Current unrestricted Montana driver's license and excellent driving record required
EVOC certification within 1 year of employment

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of EMS or related practical experience preferred
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification preferred
Completed EMT endorsement courses preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful or rapidly changing situations
Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental patient care
Flexibility to work across departments and adapt to changing assignments
PRN staff must attend all mandatory trainings and meetings and work a minimum of 3 shifts per 6-week schedule.

Responsibilities

Assess and provide basic care to patients experiencing medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies
Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and safely transport patients to appropriate facilities
Provide patient care within the EMT scope of practice and under appropriate clinical supervision
Support patient care and workflow in the Emergency Department and other nursing departments
Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, insert IVs, and collect specimens as trained and permitted
Assist with patient transfers, room preparation, cleaning, rounding, and direct patient observation
Enter and maintain accurate patient information and medical documentation
Maintain ambulances, equipment, and supplies in safe and operational condition
Ensure ambulances are ready for the next call and complete required reports before shift end
Follow hospital, department, state, and federal policies and procedures
Precept, mentor, and supervise students and new staff as assigned
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, competencies, and educational opportunities
Support additional patient care and departmental needs as directed by leadership