Emergency Medical Technician

Building Location:
Essentia Deer River Hospital

Department:
23427 Ambulance - DEER EMS

Job Description:
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.

Work Experience:
NIMS 100, 200, 700.
Over 75, need to have medical permission.

Education Qualifications:

No educational requirement.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

State licensure/certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher in the appropriate state of practice.
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.

FTE:
0

Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:
0900

Shift End Time:
0900

Weekends:
Yes

Holidays:
Yes

Call Obligation:
Yes

Union:

Union Posting Deadline: