Emergency Medical Technician - Full Time - F-M Ambulance
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSanford Health is one of the largest and
fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States.
We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities
to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are
dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad
footprint. See yourself at Sanford! Facility: FM Ambulance
Location: Fargo, ND Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly
Hours: 42.00 Job Summary Emergency Medical Technicians possess the
basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely
transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical
transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMT) perform interventions with the basic equipment
typically found on an ambulance. In an Ambulance setting, the EMT
will drive 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' medical history and vital statistics. Help assess the
nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize
the patients for emergency needs and treatment procedures during
transportation. Utilize necessary medical equipment to treat the
patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness.
Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to
provide information about the situation, to arrange transfer of
patients, report patient information to medical staff in a timely
and accurate manner, or to receive instructions for further
treatment. Ensure the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a
neat orderly condition. After each call, restock and replace used
linens, blankets and other supplies, cleans all equipment following
appropriate disinfecting procedures, checks of all equipment so
that the ambulance is ready for the next run and maintains
ambulance in efficient operating condition. Physical activities
include, but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and
moving of whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing,
walking, stooping and handling materials. Successfully complete at
state approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets
or exceeds the National Emergency Services Education Standards.
Attend continuing education and training classes to maintain
current certifications and/or licensure. Keep abreast of new
developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge. In a
Hospital based setting, EMTs under the direct supervision of a
Registered Nurse (RN) will assist in performing patient care
services and support activities of the patient care unit.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Emergency Department throughout
flow and anticipate workflow. Multi-skilled in order to provide
expanded bedside services. Knowledge of and utilize appropriate
age-related patient care protocols relating to the physical and
psychological needs of all ages of patients. Interact with patients
to build rapport or provide emotional support. Ability to work with
growth and development needs of a diverse population. Observe,
record, and report to physician the patient's vital signs, measures
input and output; collects non-invasive specimens; performs simple
diagnostic tests and obtains urine specimens and records all data
collected in the medical record. Responsible for preparing
equipment during basic examinations, diagnostic procedures, and
treatments using aseptic techniques. Knowledge of medical
terminology and medical equipment/supplies and helps maintain
equipment, orders supplies, and cleans and restocks the treatment
areas. Ability to safely assist with the transfer of patients to
and from procedural areas including but not limited to Radiology
and other areas. Ability to communicate directly with physicians,
nursing staff, patients, and patient families and is responsible to
report changes in the patient's condition. Knowledge and be able to
perform high quality basic life support (BLS) and be able to apply
and use a LUCAS device. Prepare and position stable patients during
transport. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
required. Position requires three months to one year of operations
experience. Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If
working in Minnesota (MN), must hold a MN Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) license. If working in North Dakota (ND), must
hold a ND EMT state license and national registry status at an
EMT-Basic level. If the individual does not hold the required state
license upon hire, the individual must obtain the license(s) within
30 days of hire. Must possess valid driver's license and good
driving record. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive
benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include
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