Emergency Medical Responder - Special Events (Casual)

Emergency Medical Responder

Hennepin Healthcare has openings for Emergency Medical Responders in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Special Events department. This is a casual position with a requirement to pick up shifts at least once a month. This posting is a talent pool/pipeline requisition so interested applicants need to apply to this posting. Starting pay is $24.21 (non-benefit role). Tentative start dates are November 2nd, 16th, and 30th. Orientation on those dates will take place from 6pm to 10pm.

This position is responsible for responding to requests for emergency medical services at special event venues and to provide Basic Life Support and First Aid to guests and staff members at both large and small events.

Responsibilities include:

• Respond to all requests for emergency medical services as directed, assess the patient upon arrival, and treat using approved basic life support protocols
• Perform extrication and rescue of victims within assigned special event venues
• Act as part of a team when dealing with emergency responses including working with other EMR team members, HEMS Paramedics, Police and Fire Public Safety Agencies, and Event Security to facilitate patient care and transport
• Represent Hennepin EMS Emergency Medical Responder Team in a professional manner at all events at all times
• Follow Standing Orders and Protocols of Hennepin EMS Emergency Medical Responder Team as outlined by Hennepin EMS Medical Director
• Complete documentation of all patient contacts as directed with due regard to patient confidentiality
• Operate communications equipment (Radio); acknowledge calls for help in a timely manner
• Inspect, clean, and maintain EMR equipment and report any defective or damaged equipment immediately
• Assist in keeping event treatment areas clean and orderly
• Remain in assigned location/sector at all times when not on a call
• Attends all mandatory continuing education and required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards
• Maintain a valid CPR for Healthcare Workers and Certification/Licensure of EMR or above
• Follows the hospital and department exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment with an emphasis on customer service
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned after appropriate training