EMT | Winona Urgent Care | Casual On-Call

$35,859 - $35,859/Yr

Unclassified - Winona, MN

Part-time - Entry Level

Winona, MN

5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

Gundersen Health System is seeking a casual on-call Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join the Winona Urgent Care team. This role is crucial in providing high-quality care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment. EMTs will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care, perform assessments, assist in medical examinations, and support treatment functions. The position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient recovery and care.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient assessments including physical conditions such as muscle strength and coordination.
• Assist during medical examinations and treatments, including suturing and wound care.
• Prepare and administer treatments including detoxification and naloxone training.
• Collaborate with the RN and healthcare team to deliver patient care in an emergency setting.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and provide accurate documentation.
• Use monitor/defibrillators and respond to Code Blues and CRT throughout the institution.
• Work as a member of the trauma team, performing technical skills in patient care.
• Create and maintain sterile fields and assist with sterile procedures.
• Provide specialty care services including EKGs and blood glucose testing.
• Supervise EMT students and new orientees in their education experience.
• Initiate percutaneous lines on appropriate patients without supervision.
• Collect DOT and non-DOT specimens for drug testing and conduct breath alcohol testing as needed.
• Provide discharge instructions for case/splint care and maintenance.
• Ensure accurate ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain logs of emergency medical equipment and supplies.
• Witness waste of controlled substances with authorized staff as required.
• Adhere to regular and predictable attendance and ensure patient safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT).
• Emergency Medical Technician - Minnesota (EMT-MN) certification if working in Minnesota.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certification.
• Prior work experience in an emergency or pre-hospital setting is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year prior EMT or direct patient care experience.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on personal availability.
• Competitive hourly pay starting at $17.24/hr with shift differentials.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• Supportive departmental leadership and a team-oriented environment.