EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PORTAGE MEDEVAC

Aspirus Health•Portage, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is delivered in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports, applying specialized transport-practice principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics. This full-time position is with Aspirus MedEvac in Portage, Wisconsin, and follows a 12/24-hour shift rotation with every other weekend and holiday rotation. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Aspirus MedEvac provides 24-hour emergency air and ground medical transport for critically ill and injured individuals in North Central Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Its ground units are staffed by Critical Care Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and EMTs. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, operating 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Completion of a National Registry or state-approved EMT educational program.
Active Wisconsin EMT license; obtain Minnesota and Michigan EMT licenses within 120 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residency.
Current BLS certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of emergent patient care standards and practices.

Nice To Haves

Current EMT National Registry licensure.
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations (CEVO), Emergency Vehicle Operating Certification (EVOC), or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages.
Provide care in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports.
Apply specialized transport-practice principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics.