EMT - Ambulance | Fargo - Full Time Job at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND

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  • Sanford Health
  • Fargo, ND

Job Description

Careers With Purpose


Sanford 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.


Facility: Fa Sanford Ambulance


Location: Fargo, ND


Address: 2215 18th St S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA


Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts


Job Schedule: Full time


Weekly Hours: 36.00


Salary Range: $17.82 - $23.99


Union Position: Yes


Department Details


For over 60 years, Sanford Ambulance – Fargo, has been providing world-class pre-hospital care to the community that we love.


Who is Sanford Ambulance?


We are a 9-1-1 and Non Emergent Interfacility Transport ambulance service that handles approximately 35,000 calls for service annually in the Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo metro area, as well as portions of Cass County, ND and Clay County, MN. Sanford Ambulance deploys ambulances throughout the communities that we serve, utilizing Computer Aided Dispatch software that incorporates Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) data and GPS. This technology, combined with Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols insure that the quickest available unit and appropriate resources are dispatched to every emergency.


In addition, we are:

  • Hard-working professionals who are dedicated to delivering top-notch, compassionate care to our friends, family, neighbors, and community.
  • Committed to strong community partnerships with other first responders and organizations that we work with on a daily basis.
  • Reliable and dependable - when our community needs help, we are there 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, every day of the year.
  • Teams of paramedics and EMTs that take pride in what we do. It is our privilege to serve those who need our help, and we are passionate about providing the best care possible.
  • A family - we support each other through tough times, and best of all, we have fun together.
  • The schedule is rotating and consists of various start and shift length time, not to exceed 12 hours per scheduled shift. The schedule time slots are filled off of a shift bid which is based on employee seniority. Depending on operational scheduling needs, shifts may include: days, mid-days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • NO scheduled on-call time required! Uniforms and continuing education are provided at no cost to the employee.

Job Summary


Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are responsible for responding to requests for emergency medical services and provide Basic Life Support (BLS) as appropriate.


EMTs demonstrate competency in delivering excellent care to sick and injured patients (adults/children/infants) and possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting, both on-scene as well as during transport to a hospital Emergency Department (based on protocols or physician medical direction). Maintain an active knowledge of, and performs within, all relevant statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and standards. Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking. Respond to all dispatched requests for services in a safe and efficient manner. Consistently demonstrate safe practices while preventing harm to patients, families, employees, and themselves. Provide patient education appropriate to the developmental level, learning needs, cultural values, and beliefs of patients and their families. Provide appropriate assessment and treatment utilizing established patient care guidelines/protocols that assure the highest level of care and safety all times. Accurately document patient information in EHR in accordance with established standards and department policies/procedures. Cooperate with, assist, and give direction to additional responding agencies as needed. Accurately report patient history, condition, and any treatment/response to treatment provided upon arrival to the care team at the Emergency Department.


Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment with a strong emphasis on customer service. Maintain standards related to ambulance cleanliness and sanitation procedures before and after any patient transport. Function effectively in assigned role utilizing the company's disaster response plan. Attend and complete all required company training sessions and maintains continuing education requirements by set by the company or licensing agencies. Maintain clear communication with patients, comfort and reassure patients, and be able to demonstrate empathy while maintaining confidentiality of the patient's information.


Physical activities include but are not limited to: Considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body, such as: climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.


Qualifications


High school diploma or equivalent required.


Previous EMT experience preferred.


Requires completion of an accredited EMT training program required for eligibility to test with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and subsequent active EMT certification with NREMT by the time of hire.


Requires current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.


Requires ability to be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in both ND (ND Department of Health) and MN (Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board). This will be obtained with company assistance upon acceptance of job offer.


Must maintain current driver's license and exceptional driving record for purposes of insurability. Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check will be completed annually.


Benefits


Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .


Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .


Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.


Req Number: R-0176772


Job Function: Emergency Medical Services


Featured: No

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Work from home, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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