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Careers in Medical Transportation

Allina Health offers professional opportunities for:

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Vehicle Service Technician (VST)
Special Transportation Driver
Emergency Medical Kit Specialist (EMK)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Paramedic
Dispatcher

Career Overview:

  • Vehicle Service Technician (VST) - Clean, stock, check and replace lights, and ready ambulances for shifts. Complete reports on any missing or broken equipment. May need to perform light maintenance on rigs as well.
  • Special Transportation Driver – Safe and timely transportation of customers to and from appointments. Assisting customer in and out of the vehicle as well as escorting to and from the vehicle. Communicate with customers in a courteous and professional manner at all times. Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of vehicle (inside and out). Provide accurate documentation for billing purposes.
  • Emergency Medical Kit Specialist (EMK) - Re-supply and certify EMK's (Emergency Medical Kits), Drive van to/from airports to obtain empty and drop off completed kits. Responsible for assembling and packaging each kit and maintaining inventory. May be other duties as assigned.
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Patient care & transport of the sick and injured - either intra-facility, to nursing homes, doctor's appointments, etc. Primary duty will not be responding to 911 calls until you become comfortable & a position is available in the 911 response area (approximately 6 months).
  • Paramedic - Provide & maintain high medical standards of care to the sick & injured per standard operating procedures, while providing a safe, timely transportation of self & patients from scene to facility or inter-facility. Provide concise, accurate information pertaining to the initial condition, history & treatment procedures for the patient. Maintain a clean & stocked vehicle & base as well as all special equipment on vehicles. Obtain & secure Class A narcotics.
  • Dispatcher - 911 Emergency medical call taking and dispatching. Must prioritize all incoming and outgoing calls accurately to determine best routes. In emergencies, provide caller with medical direction until transport arrives. Knowledge of radio equipment and channel designation/use. Give accurate information to field personnel to facilitate rapid deployment and transport of clients.

Earnings & Employment Outlook:

Education:

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  • Vehicle Service Technician (VST), Special Transportation Driver, Emergency Medical Kit Specialist (EMK) - HS graduate or GED. Must have valid MN driver’s license and meet the Allina Fleet policy.
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Current Minnesota EMT-B Certification required. National Registry (in addition to State Certification) preferred. Current CPR Certification. Must have valid MN driver’s license and meet the Allina Fleet policy.
  • Paramedic – Current Minnesota EMT-P Certification required. National Registry (in addition to State Certification) preferred. Current CPR Certification. Must have valid MN driver’s license and meet the Allina Fleet policy.
  • Dispatcher – HS graduate or GED. Medical terminology knowledge required. Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) preferred. EMS related healthcare experience preferred.

Program offered in Minnesota/Western Wisconsin:

Some of the colleges that offer Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedic programs in Minnesota:

Century College, Dakota County Technical College, Inver Hills Community College, Hennepin Technical College

Wisconsin:

Chippewa Valley Technical College, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College


 
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