Part-time EMT

The Jackson Ambulance Service is hiring part-time paramedics to work either 12 hours per week or 24 hours per week. The Jackson Ambulance Service is run by the City of Jackson. The Service responds to roughly 600 calls per year that includes both 911 and inter-hospital transfers for the local hospital. The Jackson Ambulance Service EMT may be partnered with a paramedic, another EMT, or an EMR and will respond to 911 calls and interhospital transfers.

Part-time EMT pay is $20/hr for duty time. EMTs are able to pick up on-call shifts in addition to their duty shifts at a rate of $5/hr weekday and $7/hr weekend.

Part-time EMTs receive a loaded mile bonus ($1/loaded mile) for transfers greater than 50 miles.

Responsibilities (Required by date of hire- assistance available)

• Provide on-site medical care to large crowds such as sporting events, and local venue stand-by coverage. (Special Events)
• Provide on-scene and mobile care to patients during a 911 response.
• Provide care to patients during inter-hospital transfers.
• Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as an EMT.
• Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.
• Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
• Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
• Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
• Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.

Qualifications

• Current NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• Current Minnesota EMT license
• Current AHA CPR provider card
• Ability to provide - medical care, at the EMT level, while safely transporting patients.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Attend company provided training and driving course.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an EMT
• Community EMT certification
• College degree
• AHA instructor

Benefits

• Loaded mile bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity for Career Growth
• Individual bunk rooms
• Station with a kitchen and workout room