Emergency Medical Technician- Evenings

Children’s Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed personnel, the Emergency Medical Technician performs a variety of functions supporting and caring for patients who require urgent or emergency care. The EMT receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care. The position is based in the pediatric emergency department at Children’s Minnesota’s St. Paul hospital, a 32-bed Level IV trauma center that assesses and stabilizes acute pediatric illness, injury, and trauma. The department provides 24-hour access and serves more than 45,000 patients annually. Its multidisciplinary team includes pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and certified pediatric emergency registered nurses, with access to specialized hospital services and technology.

The department emphasizes teamwork, open communication, safety, respect, learning, and professional growth. Its care is child-focused and family-centered, incorporates the Comfort Promise to minimize procedural pain whenever possible, and considers patients’ social, economic, and cultural diversity.

Requirements

• Current NREMT or Minnesota EMT license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform the position’s functions.
• Basic computer operation skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support and care for patients requiring urgent or emergency care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Receive direction and assignments from physicians and nurses.
• Provide technical support to optimize patient care.

Benefits

• Medical benefits may be available.
• Dental benefits may be available.
• Vision benefits may be available.
• Retirement benefits may be available.
• Other fringe benefits may be available.
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED