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

About the role

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health seeks qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to join our team. This position can be either in an ambulance setting or a hospital-based setting, depending on the department.

Responsibilities

• Drive mobile intensive care units to specified locations following instructions from emergency medical dispatchers.
• Respond to emergency calls and provide first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Absorb and assess the nature and extent of illnesses or injuries to prioritize patients for emergency needs and treatment procedures during transportation.
• Utilize necessary medical equipment to treat patients and ascertain the extent of their injuries or illnesses.
• Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information, arrange transfers, report patient information to medical staff, or receive further instructions.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the ambulance after each call, restocking and replacing used supplies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring the ambulance is ready for the next run.
• In a hospital setting, assist in patient/resident care services and support activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Perform patient/resident care services and support activities, including assisting with transfers to and from procedural areas.
• Prepare and position stable patients/residents during transport.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Training Program required for licensing.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical technician (EMT) principles, practices, and techniques.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Depending on location, national registry status as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or (AEMT) level may be required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment/supplies.
• Ability to safely assist with the transfer of patients/residents to and from procedural areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, patients/residents, and patient/resident families.
• Knowledge and ability to perform high-quality basic life support (BLS) and apply a LUCAS device.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and 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.

Skills

Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.

Pay

$17.00 - $28.00

Schedule

Varies

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