EMT, Keycare

TRINITY HEALTH • Minot, ND

13d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Keycare EMT provides clinical support by delivering basic emergency medical care, patient transport, and related patient care activities in prehospital, interfacility transport, and hospital-associated settings. The EMT conducts patient assessments and performs appropriate interventions within the established EMT scope of practice, following Trinity Health policies, medical direction, and approved EMS protocols. The role works collaboratively with responders, clinical partners, and support staff to promote safe, timely, coordinated care and positive patient experiences.

Requirements

• NREMT certification.
• Eligible for a North Dakota EMT license and must obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of an EMT program, evidenced by licensure.
• Ability to apply learning principles to age-specific groups.
• Ability to apply principles of pathophysiology and treatment in areas of expertise to age-specific groups.
• At least ten hours of continuing education credits annually, per respiratory requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for 8–12 hours per shift; frequently lift, carry, push, and pull patients and equipment; and frequently bend, reach, kneel, and perform other EMS-related physical activities.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds and assist with heavier loads as part of a team.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities for safe patient care and operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work in environments that may involve infectious diseases, bodily fluids, weather extremes, traffic hazards, noise, emotional stress, confined spaces, uneven terrain, and high-traffic or uncontrolled settings.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of medical guidelines for home oxygen use and diseases relating to respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency medical care and transport to patients in prehospital and interfacility settings in accordance with EMT scope of practice and EMS protocols.
• Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, and assist with treatments and interventions under direction and protocol.
• Operate and maintain equipment, stretchers, and vehicles safely; assist with lifting, moving, and transferring patients.
• Document care and transport activities accurately and promptly in required EMS and hospital systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, EMS partners, and receiving facility staff.
• Participate in training, drills, and quality improvement activities; perform other EMS duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed