What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Full Time position at Essentia Health?
Job Description
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
Education Qualifications
Driving Requirements
Job Location: Fosston EMS
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 0700/0700
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $22.63 - $31.69 / hour
FTE: 1
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
Education Qualifications
- No education requirement
- Responds to an emergent and non-emergent calls, assesses the situation, diagnoses and treats patients for emergency needs
- Reports patient information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner
- Obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and assesses the situation's urgency and seriousness
- Provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital
- Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness
- Communicates with the medical care facility about the patient's condition, status and time of arrival
- May be requested to provide patient care in the hospital setting performing tasks delegated by the RN based on the scope of the individual’s training and capabilities.
Driving Requirements
- Must have 2 years drivers experience (MVR)
- Over 75 years of age require medical permission
- Drivers 21 years and older with EMS licensure, must meet MVR requirements
- Drivers 18-20 with EMS licensure, must meet MVR requirements of Young Driver Probation AND will be placed in Young Driver Probation (MVR every 6 months and completed probation form)
- State licensure/certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher in the appropriate state of practice
- NIMS 100, 200, 700; Over 75, need to have medical permission
- BLS (Basic Life Support) within one month of hire
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer
- Current (valid) US/State Driver’s License
- State background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults
- Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.
- 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.
- Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.
- Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.
- Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.
- Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.
- Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.
Job Location: Fosston EMS
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 0700/0700
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $22.63 - $31.69 / hour
FTE: 1
Salary : $22 - $31