Emergency Medical Technician

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

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About The Position

This position provides basic life support procedures from the time of arrival to a patient until patient care is relinquished to someone who holds a higher licensure and will continue medical care. The Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) must have knowledge of assessment and the skills to manage a wide variety of life threatening illnesses or injuries. Provides continuing care during transfers between hospitals and routine care during non-emergency transports.

Requirements

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• DMVCHECK - DMV Record Check
• EMT-B - EMT Basic
• TEAM ADVANCED - Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
• Required Equivalent Experience - Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent driving skills for emergency vehicles.
• Driving record must be meet or exceed the facility’s current insurance standards.
• Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
• Geographical skills needed to access emergency locations. Knowledge, training and licensure to meet State of Michigan requirements, Employer fleet insurance requirements and any other employer requirements.

Nice To Haves

• PHTLS - Pre Hospital Trauma Life Sup
• Preferred Equivalent Experience - Beginning on July 1, 2023, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) will be required. Employees who hold this position, hire or transfer into this position will have 1 year to achieve this certification and will be required to maintain it based on the certification renewal period.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and physical exam on all patients so as to provide Emergency Room physician with a clear, concise picture of the patient's condition.
• Assists in the management of co-responders to the scene of accidents, fire or medical emergencies.
• Arranges and performs timely and efficient transportation to the appropriate facility for continued patient care. Monitors patient condition.
• Initiates emergency management to rectify or stabilize any anomaly found in the patient's physiological or psychological condition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED