EMT - Ambulance - PRN

Sanford Health•West Fargo, ND

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to get your foot in the door with a growing EMS organization and build a long-term career in emergency medical services? We are seeking a motivated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our team in a PRN capacity with the expectation of transitioning to a full-time position within 3 to 6 months based on operational needs and performance. This opportunity is ideal for someone who sees EMS as a career and is eager to gain experience, develop their skills, and become a valued member of our team. What We're Looking For: - An individual interested in building a long-term career in EMS. -Someone looking for an opportunity to get their foot in the door and grow within our organization. -A dependable team player who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. -Availability to work a minimum of one 10-hour shift per week, with shifts varying based on staffing needs. Summary Emergency Medical Technicians possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients/residents ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Training Program required for licensing.
Must have a thorough knowledge of emergency medical technician (EMT) principles, practices and techniques, knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Depending upon location, national registry status as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level may be required.
Depending on state requirements, individuals may need to have a state license.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS100, 200, and 700 completed.
Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record.
Must be 18 years or older, approval needed for those under 21 to drive.
May not be required for those in a Hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

An individual interested in building a long-term career in EMS.
Someone looking for an opportunity to get their foot in the door and grow within our organization.
A dependable team player who is committed to providing high-quality patient care.
Availability to work a minimum of one 10-hour shift per week, with shifts varying based on staffing needs.
Continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
Additional training, provided workshops, or staff meetings attended as per policy.

Responsibilities

Drive mobile intensive care unit to a specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Respond to emergency calls, administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
Obtain the patients'/residents' medical history and vital statistics.
Help assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the patients'/residents' for emergency needs and treatment procedures during transportation.
Utilize necessary medical equipment to treat the patient/resident and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness.
Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about the situation, to arrange transfer of patients/residents, report patient/resident information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
Ensure the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition.
After each call, restock and replace used linens, blankets and other supplies, cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, checks of all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run and maintains ambulance in efficient operating condition.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) will assist in performing patient/resident care services and support activities of the patient/resident care unit.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Emergency Department throughout flow and anticipate workflow.
Acquires information and processes patient related orders and performs other clerical duties to facilitate effective unit operations.
Multi-skilled in order to provide expanded bedside services.
Knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients/residents.
Interact with patients/residents to build rapport or provide emotional support.
Ability to work with growth and development needs of a diverse population.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's/resident's vital signs, measures input and output; collects non-invasive specimens and may also perform phlebotomy and assist with phlebotomy tasks as needed.
Performs simple diagnostic tests and obtains urine specimens and records all data collected in the medical record.
Responsible for preparing equipment during basic examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments using aseptic techniques.
Helps maintain equipment, orders supplies, and cleans and restocks the treatment areas.
Ability to safely assist with the transfer of patients/residents to and from procedural areas including but not limited to Radiology and other areas.
Ability to communicate directly with physicians, nursing staff, patients/residents, and patient/resident families and is responsible to report changes in the patient's/resident's condition.
Knowledge and be able to perform high quality basic life support (BLS) and be able to apply and use a LUCAS device.
Prepare and position stable patients/residents during transport.
Attend continuing education and training classes to maintain current certifications and/or licensure.
Keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.