Emergency Medical Technician

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•St. Paul, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will perform a variety of functions in the support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care. The EMT receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care. The pediatric emergency department at Children’s Minnesota St. Paul hospital is a 32-bed, Level IV trauma center that specializes in the assessment and stabilization of acute pediatric illness, injury and trauma. Our multidisciplinary care team of more than 150 pediatric professionals cares for over 45,000 patients a year, and can treat just about anything. The St. Paul emergency department offers 24-hour access and has some of the shortest wait times in the country. The emergency department has all private rooms, two resuscitation rooms, and is staffed with board-certified, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and certified pediatric emergency registered nurses. Our care team has access to cutting-edge technology, intensive and medical-surgical units, and specialists to provide the best care and outcomes for our patients possible, all in a child-focused, emergency environment. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our amazing team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. We incorporate the Comfort Promise into our care — ensuring that procedural pain is minimized whenever possible. Our family-centered focus strives to consider social, economic and cultural diversity — living our core value of putting “Kids First.”

Requirements

Current National EMT Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) Education
High school diploma or GED required
National EMT Licensure
Proficient communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills required
Strong organizational skills
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position
Skills in basic computer operation

Nice To Haves

Previous 1-2 years Emergency Room Technician/EMT or equivalent experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and hospital procedures preferred

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of functions in the support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care.
Receive direction and assignments from physicians and nurses.
Provide technical support to optimize patient care.