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We offer medical transportation services through HealthEast Medical Transportation, a leader in emergency medical services (EMS) and scheduled medical transportation for over 130 years. The Twin Cities trusts us for wheelchair transport as well as and basic, advanced and critical care life support transportation. We handle more than 40,000 calls annually. Our state-of-the-art communications center is the first point of entry for all emergency and non-emergency calls. When seconds count, dispatchers quickly determine the closest available EMS unit. Using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, ambulances are tracked by location.
Our ambulance teams are staffed by some of the most experienced paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in the region, helping to make us a leader in Minnesota for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service.
Provides ALS level care to customers during special events. You wll be required to work at least 2 shifts a month.
Responsibilities/Job Description
Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards
Responds to and provides appropriate on scene medical care to patients during medical emergencies.
Must provide exceptional customer service as outlined by HEMT and the event coordinator
Provides effective and accurate communication with patients, families, physicians and other members of the care team
Actively participate in creating and implementing improvements at the point of care to achieve clinical quality and an excellent patient experience
Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures
Remains in good standing with the HEMT office of the Medical Director.
Must have the ability to meet minimum shifts throughout the year as set by HEMT.
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
License/Certification/Registration
Certified Paramedic, current with NREMT (National) and (Minnesota) EMSRB Certified Paramedic
ACLS
BLS American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
Ability to stand / walk for long periods of time
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Ability to safely lift, pull, push and carry a minimum of 150 pounds
Preferred
1 year of pre-hospital care experience preferred