EMT - Medical Transportation

Regions Hospital & RHSC•Saint Paul, MN

13d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen! This Emergency Medical Transportation Tech (EMT) position requires assessment, coordination, and prioritization of care of a patient upon HealthPartners Medical Transportation (HPMT) staff arrival. Responsibilities include quickly coordinating care of patients in order to expedite treatment and/or transportation to the appropriate receiving facility or patient’s home. Communicating and interacting with other medical staff, EMS, fire, and police personnel, as necessary, and observing, participating and managing overall patient care to facilitate care and resolve issues or potential problems. The EMT may provide work direction to other basic care providers; perform and document dependent functions such as carrying out EMS Medical Directors medical orders and performing diagnostic and treatment procedures; providing a safe environment; coordinate, communicate, interpret, and explain patient care services to the patient, family, EMS personnel and health professionals. The EMT will determine the most appropriate and safest way of transporting patient to the destination. The EMT will demonstrate safe driving skills, and communicate with dispatch and/or receiving facility in a professional manner. The EMT will accurately document patient care in the approved ePCR system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
EMT certified in the State of MN.
Current AHA BLS Healthcare provider certification.
Possesses a current driver’s license within state of residency.
Must meet MN DOT STS Driver requirements, if applicable to job assignment.
For the past three years, have not had a driver’s license canceled, revoked or suspended.
For the past three years, have a driving record clear of conviction for driving a motor vehicle without a valid current license for the class of vehicle driven.
For the past three years, have a driving and criminal record clear of convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance under MN statutes or an ordinance in conformity with that section, of alcohol-related driving by commercial vehicle drivers under MN Statutes and of driver’s license revocations under MN Statues.
Pass DOT physical examination.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in an emergency medical setting preferred.
Will be required to complete all EMT (BLS Provider) competencies and applicable endorsements as outlined in the Office of the EMS Medical Director’s Credentialing Manual within 6 months of hire.
Will be required to complete all MN Department of Transportation (DOT) required Specialized Transportation Services (STS) training within 45 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assessment, coordination, and prioritization of patient care upon arrival of HPMT staff.
Expediting treatment and/or transportation of patients to appropriate facilities or homes.
Communicating and interacting with medical staff, EMS, fire, and police personnel.
Observing, participating in, and managing overall patient care to facilitate care and resolve issues.
Providing work direction to other basic care providers.
Performing and documenting dependent functions, including carrying out EMS Medical Directors medical orders and performing diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Providing a safe environment.
Coordinating, communicating, interpreting, and explaining patient care services to patients, families, EMS personnel, and health professionals.
Determining the most appropriate and safest way of transporting patients.
Demonstrating safe driving skills.
Communicating with dispatch and/or receiving facilities professionally.
Accurately documenting patient care in the approved ePCR system.