Emergency Medical Technician ( Basic or Advanced ) - Critical Care Transport

About the role

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position is located at Marsh Med Ctr Minocqua in Minocqua, WI.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize and safely transport patients/residents ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies.
• Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
• Obtain patients’/residents’ medical history and vital statistics; assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to prioritize 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 situation updates, arrange patient transfers, report patient information accurately, or receive further treatment instructions.
• Maintain ambulance cleanliness, restock supplies, replace linens, clean and disinfect equipment, and ensure operational readiness after each call.
• In a hospital-based setting, assist in patient/resident care services and support activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Demonstrate understanding of Emergency Department workflow and anticipate needs; provide expanded bedside services.
• Observe, record, and report vital signs, input/output, collect non-invasive specimens, perform simple diagnostic tests, and document data in the medical record.
• Prepare equipment during basic examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments using aseptic techniques; maintain equipment, order supplies, and clean/restock treatment areas.
• Safely assist with patient transfers to and from procedural areas including Radiology and others.
• Communicate directly with physicians, nursing staff, patients/residents, and families; report changes in patient condition.
• Perform high-quality basic life support (BLS) and apply/use a LUCAS device.
• Prepare and position stable patients during transport.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician Training Program.
• Thorough knowledge of EMT principles, practices, and techniques; understanding of equipment such as monitors and defibrillators and basic troubleshooting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS100, ICS200, and ICS700 completed; continuing education hours as mandated by accreditation.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record; must be 18 years or older (approval needed for those under 21 to drive).

Skills

• Ability to perform considerable physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment/supplies.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations across all ages.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time off package to support a healthy home-work balance.