Emergency Medical Technician EMT

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diverse healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. UP Health System EMS offers a collaborative, team-driven environment where EMTs and Paramedics work closely together to provide high-quality, compassionate care throughout Marquette and the surrounding communities. We take pride in strong teamwork, open communication, and support one another to ensure both an excellent patient experience and a positive, rewarding work environment.

Requirements

• Successfully completed MDHHS approved EMT course
• Valid Michigan driver’s license
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
• Trauma Course (ITLS or PHTLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
• Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), VFIS Driver Training, or equivalent
• 6 months field experience in EMS

Responsibilities

• Safely navigates ambulance to patient's location.
• Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
• Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives from supervising Physician or Registered Nurse.
• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulances as necessary.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees