Emergency Medical Technician

Job Summary
The Bottineau Rural Ambulance Service District is hiring for a full-time EMT or Advanced EMT. The EMT/AEMT plays a critical role in providing emergency medical care to patients in various settings, including pre-hospital environments and during transport to healthcare facilities. EMTs are responsible for assessing patients' conditions, administering basic life support, and ensuring safe transportation while maintaining a high level of professionalism and compassion. NREMT certification and ND EMT licensure is required.

Duties

• Assess patients’ conditions through thorough evaluations and vital sign checks.
• Administer basic life support as needed, including CPR and airway management in accordance with patient care guidelines.
• Assist with heavy lifting of patients and equipment during transport.
• Maintain knowledge of physiology to effectively respond to medical emergencies.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely while adhering to traffic laws and policy.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in hospital settings to provide emergency care as needed.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely in compliance with regulations.

Skills

• Proficient in basic life support techniques and emergency response protocols.
• Ability to work within different team dynamics.
• Ability to manage heavy lifting tasks associated with patient transport.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Capable of driving emergency vehicles under various conditions while maintaining focus on safety.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly compensation is set following the district's adopted pay scale for years of service. The District will credit 0.5 years of service at BAS for every 1 external year an application has externally, up to a total of 5 internal years (10 external).
• Employees holding or obtaining a bachelors degree are eligible for a 2.5% yearly raise.
• Each employee receives 144 hours of paid time off per year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance for the employee is paid by the district.
• Continuing education in the form of conference attendance and online CE platforms is provided by the district.
• The district will match up to 3% towards an employee's 401k.

This position requires a dedicated individual who displays skill, empathy, and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.75 - $22.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Rotating shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bottineau, ND 58318 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bottineau, ND 58318: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23