EMT - Full-time

Lakewood Health System   Staples, MN   Full-time     Health Care Provider
Posted on September 22, 2024
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***$1,000 RETENTION BONUS FOR NEW, FULL-TIME HIRES***

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

We are growing the EMS team here at Lakewood. We currently serve multiple communities in central MN with 911 response as well as BLS and ALS transports. We staff our team with EMTs and Paramedics providing care up to the level of critical care during transports. Our annual volume is over 1200 requests per year. We collaborate with multiple teams inside and outside Lakewood. We received a new ambulance in 2023 will receive two additional ambulances soon. We appreciate the system support of growth and innovation.

Mission for Position

To support the Emergency Services and health system to provide personalized, quality care to each patient, every time.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities
  1. Provide direct patient care and customer service to internal and external customers at Lakewood
  2. Multitask and prioritize patient care
  3. Maintain professional patient and system confidentiality


Position Type

Full-time, .9FTE/72 hours per pay period, hourly. This position will include shifts on the Ambulance.

Qualifications

Qualifications
  1. High school graduate/GED
  2. Current EMT certification
  3. BLS certification


Ideal Candidate
  • Enjoys a fast-paced environment
  • Works well with others
  • Is able to prioritize multiple, competing tasks
  • Thrives with variety in their day-to-day
Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
  • Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
  • 401K Match
  • Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
  • Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
  • New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you?

Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Matt to discuss the possibilities further:

Matthew Cordes, NREMT-P, Ambulance Supervisor
P: 218-894-8500
E: matthewcordes@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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