EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Services ​/ EMS

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency requests to provide efficient and immediate assessment, treatment and transportation of the non-critically ill and/or injured patient in the pre-hospital setting and other settings within the scope of training under a physician medical control authority.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age in order to meet Ridgeview’s insurability requirements

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and team building skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios
• Ability to employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas
• Ability to maintain minimum qualified certifications and a good driving record
• Demonstrated map reading skills
• Accessibility via phone to contact for on-call, rotating shift, weekend and holiday shifts
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations

• Current state of MN EMT certification
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification
• Valid MN driver’s license and meets Ridgeview’s insurability requirements

• Previous EMT and EMS experience preferred.

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  to view the benefits available.