Emergency Medical Technician

Job Opportunity At Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.

The pediatric emergency department at Children's Minnesota St. Paul hospital is a 32-bed, Level IV trauma center that specializes in the assessment and stabilization of acute pediatric illness, injury and trauma. Our multidisciplinary care team of more than 150 pediatric professionals cares for over 45,000 patients a year, and can treat just about anything. The St. Paul emergency department offers 24-hour access and has some of the shortest wait times in the country. The emergency department has all private rooms, two resuscitation rooms, and is staffed with board-certified, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and certified pediatric emergency registered nurses. Our care team has access to cutting-edge technology, intensive and medical-surgical units, and specialists to provide the best care and outcomes for our patients possible, all in a child-focused, emergency environment. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our amazing team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families. We incorporate the Comfort Promise into our care — ensuring that procedural pain is minimized whenever possible. Our family-centered focus strives to consider social, economic and cultural diversity — living our core value of putting "Kids First."

Position Summary: Under supervision by licensed personnel the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will perform a variety of functions in the support and care of patients requiring urgent or emergency care. The EMT receives direction and assignments from physicians and nurses and provides technical support to optimize patient care.

Requirements:

• Current National EMT Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• High school diploma or GED required
• National EMT Licence
• Previous 1-2 years Emergency Room Technician/EMT or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and hospital procedures preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills required
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English to perform functions of the position
• Skills in basic computer operation