Emergency Medical Technician

Essentia Health • Fosston, MN

14d • $23 - $32

About The Position

Responds to emergent and non-emergent calls, assesses situations and patients, and provides treatment for emergency needs. Obtains basic medical histories and physical examinations and determines the urgency and seriousness of patients’ conditions. Provides emergency care at the scene and during transport to the hospital, using necessary medical equipment to assess and treat injuries or illness. Communicates patient condition, status, and estimated arrival time to the medical care facility, and reports patient information to medical staff accurately and promptly. May provide care in a hospital setting by performing tasks delegated by an RN, within the individual’s training and capabilities. Care must be provided within the scope authorized in the state of practice.

Requirements

• State background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults.
• NIMS 100, 200, and 700.
• At least 2 years of driving experience, with driving record subject to MVR requirements.
• Drivers aged 21 and older with EMS licensure must meet MVR requirements.
• Drivers aged 18–20 with EMS licensure must meet Young Driver Probation MVR requirements and complete a probation form; MVR is reviewed every 6 months.
• Drivers over age 75 require medical permission.
• State licensure or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher in the appropriate state of practice.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire.
• Must meet driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license, verified through the appropriate licensing agency.
• Staff at Wisconsin locations must be dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent and non-emergent calls.
• Assess situations and patients, obtain basic medical histories and physical examinations, and determine the urgency and seriousness of conditions.
• Provide emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital.
• Use necessary medical equipment to assess and treat patients’ injuries or illness.
• Communicate patient condition, status, and time of arrival to the medical care facility.
• Report patient information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner.
• When requested, provide hospital-setting patient care by performing tasks delegated by an RN and within the scope of training and capabilities.
• Provide care within the scope authorized in the state of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources for physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed