Emergency Medical Technician ( Basic or Advanced ) - Critical Care Transport - Straight Nights - FT

Sanford Health•Minocqua, WI

4d•$17 - $28

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Basic or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician 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. 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 requires assessing and caring for medical and trauma patients in pre-hospital settings, providing basic and advanced life support, communicating with patients and medical personnel, documenting patient condition and treatment, and maintaining the ambulance and equipment. The position works 12-hour night shifts, with 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited training program required for licensure.
Basic EMT (EMT-B) or Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification and national registry status at the corresponding level.
State license if required by state regulations.
Completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, and 700, with continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
Knowledge of EMT principles, practices, and techniques, as well as equipment and troubleshooting.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Must be 18 years or older; approval is required for those under 21 to drive.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide emergency patient care and transportation in pre-hospital settings.
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priorities for emergency care.
Provide emergency care to adult, infant, and child medical and trauma patients.
Provide basic and advanced life support, including comprehensive patient assessment, airway management, 12-lead capture, and medication administration.
Assist and direct other EMS responders at the scene or during transport when needed.
Communicate verbally with patients, 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 patient condition and injuries, unless otherwise directed by medical personnel.
Reassess patients during transport and provide additional care as indicated or directed.
Observe, record, and report patient condition, injuries, treatment, and reactions to medications or treatment to receiving facility staff.
Provide support to other Sanford locations upon request.
Clean and maintain the ambulance, restock supplies, disinfect equipment, and check that the ambulance is ready for the next call.
Maintain communication with patients and families, provide reassurance and courteous care, and protect patient confidentiality.
Attend training to maintain certification or licensure and keep current with developments in the field.