EMT (Part-Time)

Pipestone County•Pipestone, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Position involves serving as an EMT for the Pipestone County Emergency Medical Services Department and assuming shift(s) as assigned. Incumbent shall provide Basic Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; respond to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintain control, manage and direct patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provide training, instruction and support to less trained personnel. Work is performed within regulations of the federal, state and local governments under the supervision of the Emergency Medical Services Director and is reviewed and evaluated in progress and/or upon observation of results.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Minimum of current certification as MN EMT Basic required.
Current Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
Physically and mentally able to perform duties.
Accurate, dependable, and able to retain composure during emergency situations.
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to make independent, precise decisions requiring speed and sound judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, volunteers, the community and a wide range of agencies and professionals.

Nice To Haves

Possession of current national registry certification desired.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly; Be flexible as emergency services operate 24 hours per day. Must be available for a variety of work hours and shifts.
Administers basic and restricted advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital and in pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards;
Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, and any other required forms in a competent and timely fashion. Properly document each transport in accordance with Pipestone County EMS policies and procedures;
Expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with Pipestone County’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.
Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating Emergency Vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards;
Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and this equipment is in good working order at all times;
Cleaning, organizing, and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport;
Conduct themselves in person and on the phone in a courteous, helpful manner.
Must perform routine tasks in and around the Emergency Services building and EMT housing such as cleaning, emptying trash, laundry, and other related duties.
Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date to include NREMT & EMSRB EMT, BLS CPR, & CPR certifications.
Attend meetings and training sessions as necessary.
Assist with formulating training scenarios & schedules.
Observe prescribed health and safety precautions in the performance of all tasks.
Utilize transfer phone to arrange interfacility transfers to include ensuring staffing is appropriate for both the transfer & local response.
May be required to scan or perform other office duties.
Performs other related work as directed.