Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, various shifts to fit your lifestyle, and opportunities for career growth. Exciting opportunity to join Avera Tyler as a First Responder! Avera Tyler has a room available at the hospital to utilize when on-call if needed. Position Highlights:
Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
Job Summary
The First Responder is accountable for basic life support service under the direction of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and makes emergency response calls in accordance with the established Minnesota Department of Health standards and following standing orders and department protocols.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Must have a Minnesota State Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT) certification and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire.
Valid Driver License upon hire
CPI training recommended.
Work Schedule
Varied shifts including evening, night, weekend and/or holiday involvement.
Weekday shifts are typically 12 hours: 6pm to 6am or 6am to 6pm
Weekend shifts are typically 6pm Friday night to 6am Monday morning.
Typically work one weekend per month; rotate holidays with other team members.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$17.50 - $23.00 per hour
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