EMT - Ambulance Full Time - Thief River Falls, MN

Emergency Medical Technician

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Job Description

• Emergency Medical Technicians possess the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients/residents ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life-threatening emergencies.
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.
• In an ambulance setting, the EMT will drive a mobile intensive care unit to a specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatchers.
• Respond to emergency calls, administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
• Obtain the patients'/residents' medical history and vital statistics.
• Help assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the patients/residents for emergency needs and treatment procedures during transportation.
• Utilize necessary medical equipment to treat the patient/resident and ascertain the extent of their injuries or illness.
• Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about the situation, arrange transfer of patients/residents, report patient/resident information to medical staff in a timely and accurate manner, or receive instructions for further treatment.
• Ensure the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition.
• After each call, restock and replace used linens, blankets, and other supplies, clean all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, check all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run, and maintain the ambulance in efficient operating condition.
• Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Successfully complete a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Services Education Standards.
• Attend continuing education and training classes to maintain current certifications and/or licensure. Keep abreast of new developments in the field or maintain existing knowledge.
• In a hospital-based setting, EMTs under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) will assist in performing patient/resident care services and support activities of the patient/resident care unit.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Emergency Department throughput flow and anticipate workflow. Multi-skilled in order to provide expanded bedside services.
• Knowledge of and utilize appropriate age-related patient/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of all ages of patients/residents.
• Interact with patients/residents to build rapport or provide emotional support. Ability to work with growth and development needs of a diverse population.
• Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's/resident's vital signs, measure input and output; collect non-invasive specimens; perform simple diagnostic tests and obtain urine specimens and record all data collected in the medical record.
• Responsible for preparing equipment during basic examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments using aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment/supplies and helps maintain equipment, orders supplies, and cleans and restocks the treatment areas.
• Ability to safely assist with the transfer of patients/residents to and from procedural areas including but not limited to Radiology and other areas.
• Ability to communicate directly with physicians, nursing staff, patients/residents, and patient/resident families and is responsible for reporting changes in the patient's/resident's condition.
• Knowledge and ability to perform high-quality basic life support (BLS) and be able to apply and use a LUCAS device. Prepare and position stable patients/residents during transport.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Training Program required for licensing.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of emergency medical technician (EMT) principles, practices, and techniques, knowledge of how various equipment such as a monitor or defibrillator work, and how to troubleshoot problems that may arise.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and depending upon location, national registry status as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level may be required.
• Depending on state requirements, individuals may need to have a state license. National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS100, 200, and 700 completed, along with continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
• Additional training, provided workshops, or staff meetings attended as per policy.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and have a good driving record. Must be 18 years or older; approval needed for those under 21 to drive. May not be required for those in a hospital setting. All driving policies, driving assignments, insurance verification, etc., are determined by the department leader based on needs within the department.

Benefits

• Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Sanford Health has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.