Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
SUMMARY
Hennepin Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), a division of Hennepin County Medical Center, has several openings for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to be hired in July 2024.
Hennepin EMS is an Urban/Suburban 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services agency that handles approximately 75,000 calls for service each year from the citizens and visitors of Hennepin County, Minnesota. We are based at Hennepin County Medical Center in Downtown Minneapolis and serve 14 municipalities within Hennepin County, covering 266 square miles and a population of over 700,000. Hennepin EMS deploys ambulances throughout the communities we serve, utilizing an integrated Computer Aided Dispatch that incorporates Automatic Vehicle Location and Global Positioning Satellites to ensure the closest available ambulance is sent to all emergencies.
Our goal is to deliver quality service to our customers with a courteous and immediate response while modeling the highest standard for excellence in public safety.
Schedule will be day/eve/night including rotating weekends and holidays based on department needs. This position is benefit-eligible, including PERA and P&F Pension, and represented by the HCAPE union.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) are responsible for responding to requests for emergency and non-emergency medical services and for providing Basic Life Support to sick and injured persons at emergency and non-emergency scenes and during transport to a health care facility. May also assist paramedics in providing advanced level care within their scope of practice and training as directed.
EMTs will be given credit for previous EMT experience when calculating starting hourly pay rate. Each step below indicates the step for years of experience (max 4 years experience = step 4).
Starting - $22.66
Step 1 - $24.72
Step 2 - $25.75
Step 3 - $27.81
Step 4 - $28.84
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You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.