Emergency Medical Technician - Sault Ste Marie

MyMichigan Health•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

About The Position

Provides basic life support from arrival at a patient's side until care is transferred to a physician or paramedic. The Basic EMT assesses and manages a wide range of potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries, provides continuing care during hospital transfers, and delivers routine care during non-emergency transports. The role includes patient monitoring, emergency response, transportation, reporting, and maintaining ambulances, equipment, supplies, and EMS stations. Employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in additional learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within one month of hire or transfer.
DMV record check.
EMT-B (Basic EMT) qualification.
Knowledge of emergency medicine normally acquired through six months of emergency medical education culminating in licensure as a Basic EMT or Specialist EMT.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Maintain licensure through the State of Michigan and complete the continuing medical education credits required for relicensure every three years.
Excellent emergency-vehicle driving skills and a driving record that meets or exceeds current facility insurance standards.
Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
Geographical skills to access emergency locations.
Training and licensure meeting State of Michigan requirements, medical center fleet insurance requirements, and other requirements developed by the medical center.
Complete mandatory annual tuberculosis testing and annual OSHA training according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Vision and hearing adequate to perform the role, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and make postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially repeated regularly or frequently.
Ability to meet the very heavy physical demand level: occasionally lift or carry over 100 pounds; frequently lift or carry over 50 pounds and/or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls; and constantly handle over 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

EMT-S (EMT Specialist) equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and perform physical examinations to provide the Emergency Room physician with a clear, concise picture of the patient's condition.
Assist in managing co-responders at accident, fire, and medical emergency scenes.
Arrange and perform timely, efficient transportation to the appropriate facility while monitoring the patient's condition.
Initiate emergency management to rectify or stabilize abnormalities in a patient's physiological or psychological condition.
Perform non-invasive monitoring and management techniques, including vital signs and IPS.
Determine blood sugar levels and assess oxygenation adequacy.
Support plans for invasive management of adult and pediatric medical, obstetrical, and trauma emergencies, including airway management.
Ensure ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies are functional and available in sufficient quantities.
Promote public awareness and education so hospital staff, physicians, and the public view the service and institution positively and support community services.
Compile a written report for each call for distribution to appropriate departments for third-party billing.
Radio the patient's condition to the receiving institution while en route and provide a more detailed report upon arrival.
Maintain EMS stations as clean and attractive living quarters.
Maintain required state licensure and continuing medical education credits for relicensure.