Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or Advanced ( EMT / AEMT ) - FT

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Rice Lake
Location: Rice Lake, WI
Address: 1700 W Stout St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

Department Details

The Rice Lake critical care transport team includes Critical Care Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and Emergency Medical Technicians – Basic and Advanced. This team provides care and management of patients of all ages and acuity in a mobile environment for 911 and inter‑facility transports. Patient care is determined by patient needs, acuity, assessment, and written/protocol orders under the direction of a medical provider. The team is dedicated to providing extraordinary care throughout transport and beyond, offering 12‑ and 24‑hour shifts, weekend and holiday rotations, and self‑scheduling. Note: the Rice Lake Ambulance Team has an onsite station dog.

Job Summary

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. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance, drive the mobile intensive care unit, respond to emergency calls, administer first aid or life support, obtain medical histories and vital statistics, assess illness or injury, and prioritize treatment during transportation. They utilize necessary medical equipment, communicate with dispatchers and treatment centers, ensure the ambulance is clean and stocked, and maintain equipment readiness. Physical duties include extensive use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. EMTs must successfully complete a state‑approved EMT course meeting or exceeding National Emergency Services Education Standards, attend continuing education, and keep current certifications. In a hospital setting, EMTs work under direct RN supervision, assist with patient care services, perform clerical duties, provide expanded bedside services, follow age‑related care protocols, build rapport with patients, record vital signs, collect specimens, perform simple diagnostic tests, prepare equipment using aseptic techniques, assist with patient transfers, communicate with physicians and families, and perform high‑quality basic life support (BLS) including use of a LUCAS device.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited training program required for licensing.
• Thorough knowledge of EMT principles, practices, techniques, and equipment such as monitors and defibrillators, including troubleshooting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; national registry status as EMT Basic or Advanced may be required depending on location.
• State license as required by state regulations.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS100, 200, and 700 completed, with continuing education as mandated.
• Additional training, workshops, or staff meetings as per policy.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record; must be 18 years or older (approval needed for those under 21 to drive).

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, and 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.

Pay

Salary range: $17.00 – $28.00 per hour. This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 36 weekly hours
• 12‑hour varied shifts (including weekends and holidays)
• Self‑scheduling available