Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or Advanced ( EMT / AEMT ) - Critical Care Transport

Sanford Health•Weston, WI

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About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or Advanced (AEMT) for its Critical Care Transport team. The team includes Critical Care Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and EMTs, and provides interfacility transport for patients of all ages and acuity. Patient care is based on patient needs, acuity, assessment, and written or protocol orders under the direction of a medical provider. The EMT provides emergency patient care and transportation as part of an EMS response system under medical oversight. The role includes assessing and treating medical and trauma patients in a pre-hospital setting, delivering basic and advanced life support within the provider’s qualifications and protocols, monitoring patients during transport, and communicating patient status and care to receiving-facility personnel. The EMT also maintains the ambulance, equipment, and supplies in a clean, orderly, and ready condition. The position offers a salary range of $17.00–$28.00 and a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a commitment. It is a non-union position with varied 12-hour shifts and 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited training program required for licensing.
Basic EMT or Advanced EMT certification and national registry status at the EMT or AEMT level.
A state license may be required depending on state requirements.
Completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, and 700, with continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
Knowledge of EMT principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Must be at least 18 years old; approval is needed for drivers under 21.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide first aid and life-support care to sick or injured people in pre-hospital settings.
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize emergency care for adults, infants, and children, including medical and trauma patients.
Provide basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, airway management, 12-lead capture, and medication administration, as authorized.
Assist and give direction to other EMS responders at the scene or during transport when needed.
Communicate verbally with patients, other pre-hospital providers, hospital personnel, and physician medical directors.
Document patient condition and treatment, and understand applicable legal, moral, and ethical issues related to EMS.
Determine an appropriate receiving facility based on the patient’s condition and injuries, unless medical direction indicates otherwise.
Continuously assess patients during transport, provide additional care as indicated or directed, and report patient condition, treatment, and reactions to receiving-facility staff and physicians.
Provide support to other Sanford locations upon request.
Clean and maintain the ambulance; restock supplies and linens, disinfect equipment, check equipment, and keep the ambulance ready for service.
Communicate with and reassure patients and their families while demonstrating courtesy, concern, and confidentiality.
Attend training to maintain certification or licensure and keep current with developments in the field.
Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor, Administrator, or designee.