Emergency Medical Technician - Brainerd

About North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness, and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture, designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove, as well as a network of 23 clinics, including 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers, and emergency care offerings covering five counties.

• Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years and serves as a Level II pediatric trauma center.
• Maple Grove Hospital, established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU and the largest Family Birth Center in the state (5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered).

Both hospitals have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list and the 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

About This Position

Provides basic life support care to the sick and injured and safely transports customers of all ages to a medical facility for additional care. In addition, the EMT assists the paramedic in providing advanced-level care within their scope of practice and training as directed by their Paramedic or RN Partner.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Successfully completed an EMT training program from an accredited institution required.
• Must successfully complete IV and medication variance training through North Memorial Ambulance.

Experience

• Previous ambulance experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize, problem-solve, make decisions during emergency situations, and work independently.
• Possess or quickly acquire knowledge of the street and highway system within the service area.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Minnesota or Wisconsin EMT Certification upon start date.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
• ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
• Valid Class D Driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification required for Wisconsin EMTs within 18 months of hire date or enrolled in and actively attending a Paramedic Program.

Benefits

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization, you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3,000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon (10% off weekly childcare tuition)
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit-eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health, we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity to promote a workforce that enables authenticity. We want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients.

We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives, we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

Pay

Salary Range: Medical Transportation EMT Outstate ($22.92 - $32.45), based on experience.

Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

Schedule

• Hours per two-week pay period: 72
• Shift: Day/Evening/Night, 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends by Department Rotation
• Call Requirement: None
• Remote or On-site: On-site