EMT - Ambulance | Wheaton - PRN

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Facility: Wheaton Medical Center

Location: Wheaton, MN

Address: 401 12th St N, Wheaton, MN 56296, USA

Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly

Hours:

Varies

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

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. In an ambulance setting, the EMT will drive a mobile intensive care unit to a specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.

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, communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel, 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 stocked, restock and replace used linens and supplies, disinfect equipment, and maintain the ambulance in efficient operating condition.

Physical activities include significant use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body (e.g., climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials). Complete EMT training and continuing education as required to maintain licensure. In hospital settings, assist in patient care under RN supervision, support the patient care unit, and coordinate with staff to meet patient needs. Interact with patients to build rapport and provide emotional support;

observe, record, and report vital signs and changes to physicians.

Knowledge of medical terminology and equipment, ability to perform high quality basic life support (BLS), and ability to operate equipment such as monitors/defibrillators. Prepare and position stable patients during transport and ensure readiness of equipment for procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Training Program required for licensing.
• Thorough knowledge of EMT principles, practices, and techniques; knowledge of equipment operation and troubleshooting (monitor/defibrillator).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; depending on location, national registry status as EMT may be required.
• State license may be required depending on state requirements. NIMS ICS
  100, 200, and 700 completed; continuing education as mandated by accreditation.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record. Must be 18 years or older; approval needed for those under 21 to drive (policy varies by department).
• Ability to communicate with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families; ability to work with diverse populations.

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

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Accommodation requests for online applications can be made by calling or emailing talent. Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening.