Emergency Medical Technician -Alpena EMS

MyMichigan Health•Alpena, MI

About The Position

Provides basic life support from arrival at a patient’s location until care is transferred to a provider with a higher level of licensure. The EMT assesses patients and manages a wide range of life-threatening illnesses and injuries, provides continuing care during hospital transfers, and provides routine care during non-emergency transports. The position also supports emergency management, transportation, patient monitoring, equipment readiness, documentation, and public awareness and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Required EMT-B (EMT Basic) licensure.
Required BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within one month of hire or transfer.
Required DMV record check.
Required Techniques for Effective Aggression Management certification within six months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before 12/31/2023 have 24 months to complete it.
Excellent driving skills for emergency vehicles.
Driving record must meet or exceed the facility’s current insurance standards.
Ability to work independently and produce desired results.
Geographical skills to access emergency locations.
Knowledge, training, and licensure meeting State of Michigan requirements, employer fleet insurance requirements, and other employer requirements.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well with others and independently.
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.
Adequate overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Overall dexterity, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; these movements may be 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, push, pull, or operate arm/leg controls; and constantly handle over 20 pounds.

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, or medical emergency scenes.
Arrange and perform timely, efficient transportation to the appropriate facility for continued patient care, 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 the management plan for invasive treatment of adult and pediatric medical, obstetrical, or trauma emergencies, including airway management.
Ensure ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies are functional and adequately stocked.
Promote public awareness and education so hospital staff, physicians, and the public view and support the service and institution positively.
Compile a written report for each call for distribution to appropriate departments for third-party billing.
Report the patient’s condition by radio to the receiving institution en route and provide a more detailed report upon arrival.
Maintain EMS stations as clean and attractive living quarters.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health when required.
Follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.