Hennepin Healthcare is hiring for a casual Ambulatory EMT our Mobile Health Unit Clinic in headquartered in downtown Minneapolis. This role is supported by grant funding that is approved through June, 2026.
The Pediatric Mobile Health unit is a part of the Department of Pediatrics at Hennepin Healthcare. The mobile unit provides care to patients who are reluctant or unable to be seen in a traditional healthcare facility. The mobile unit team consists of a provider (pediatric nurse practitioner or pediatrician), an EMT and a student or resident. The team provides basic health assessments, well child exams, basic labs such, referrals back to a medical home and/or specialty care, and connects families to institutional or community resources that address social determinant of health needs. In addition to providing care to individual household families, the mobile unit also provides conducts pop-up clinics at schools, parking lots, places of worship or other venues in the community. In addition to basic health assessments, staff administer immunizations such as childhood vaccines, influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at pop-up clinics. Committed to creating a culturally competent and inclusive work and care environment, the Pediatric Mobile Health team partners with patients and their families to ensure access to outstanding care through a mobile unit primarily serving the pediatric patient population. As a member of the Pediatric Mobile Health team, the EMT will provide care in the mobile unit and at various locations and field work throughout the community.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Ambulatory Clinical Technician performs a wide variety of medical and clinic support functions. The Ambulatory Clinical Technician assists with indirect and direct patient care and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature as determined by established Policies, Procedures and Clinical Protocols within an Ambulatory setting.//
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs direct patient care tasks after training and competency validation are complete. Direct patient care tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population
Obtains and documents patient's reason for visit, vital signs including height and weight, patient screening questions, review allergies, and review medications
Performs a variety of screening related to patient care including but not limited to vision, hearing, developmental, and pain and records information in to the patient's medical record
Sets up and prepares patient for examination and/or procedure along with providing direct assistance to LIP
Administers immunizations and medications within scope and under orders and direction from an LIP
Collects, labels and processes specimens (e.g. phlebotomy, urinalysis, swabs) using appropriate technique recording information into the patient's medical record as indicated
Assists nurse or LIP with procedures including those requiring sterile and clean technique
Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed
Documents and reports patient observations, care and outcomes of interventions in the electronic health record (EHR)
Follows appropriate documentation procedure on paper for approved department specific procedures
Engages and facilitate with other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs
Activates emergency response and/or initiates Basic Life Support when appropriate
Provides standardized instruction based on written materials. Refer patients that require further teaching to a nurse or LIP
Performs other duties as assigned
Indirect patient care/clinic tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Promotes patient welfare and independence by communicating through words and actions and understanding of patients' reactions to the healthcare environment
Maintains stock of medications and immunizations as assigned
Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and exam rooms
Ensures equipment is operable and follows established procedures to remove equipment out of service for inspection
Completes the pre-cleaning of scopes and instruments as applicable to department
Performs and records calibration/monitoring requirements as assigned
Stocks rooms according to written standard work. Procures equipment and supplies as indicated for the department
Performs limited registration and scheduling tasks in clinics and/or contact Connection Center to do phone registration and scheduling
Attends department daily huddles, meetings, in-services and appropriate work-related education programs
Assists team with delegated in-basket and care management duties
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
/Minimum Qualifications:/
Successful completion of an approved training program for EMT
/Preferred Qualifications:/
Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record
Proficient with Microsoft Office Software
6 months related experience or HHS externship
Bilingual in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by HHS patients
/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/
Ability to perform specialized clinical tasks and procedures in alignment with HHS standards
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to effectively interview patients and collect information required to obtain medical history and to accurately register and/or schedule patients
Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population
Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information
Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HHS standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient and family centered care, customer service, etc
/License/Certifications:/
Certification by the State of Minnesota as an EMT
Must have and maintain valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification or the ability to obtain this within the first three months of employment
Must have a valid driver's license and the availability of an insured vehicle or demonstrate ability to travel to offsite clinics during the work shift within a one-hour timeframe
Must have a valid driver's license or state equivalent and must have a satisfactory driving record including no more
than two moving violations in the past three years of licensure
Must complete an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
post hire
Must qualify for and maintain a Hennepin County motor vehicle operators permit-post hire
Title: Ambulatory EMT (Casual) - Pediatric Mobile Clinic
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 251751
