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Emergency Medical TechnicianProvide emergency medical services.Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:Supportive work cultureMedical, Vision and Dental CoverageRetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending AccountInstant pay is available for qualifying positionsPaid Time Off Accrual BankOpportunities for growth and advancementTuition assistance/reimbursementExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positionsFlexible schedulingEssential Functions:Clinical performance utilizes a progressive effort to provide patient care.Completes requirements for department specific education as evidenced by successful completion of required classes, and by documentation, observation, and feedback.Demonstrates the ability to apply cardiac monitor to a patient correctly.Demonstrates the ability to recognize an emergency and initiate appropriate response, as evidenced by documentation and observation.Performs procedures and treatments according to EMS standards and department protocols as evidenced by documentation and observation.Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings and training.All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements:Required: Certifications - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer; Driver's License - State; EMT Certificate - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; within 90-days of hire Ambulance Driver Certification - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.Preferred: Experience - 1+ years of Emergency Medical Technician ExperienceCertifications - Advanced EMT Certificate - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic ExaminersScheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.Job Category: NursingJob Family: Emergency ServicesShift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the departmentEmployee Type: PRN