Emergency Medical Technician

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides basic life support procedures from the time of arrival to a patient until the patient care is relinquished to the physician or paramedic. 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.
Performs non-invasive monitoring and management techniques including vital signs and IPS. Determines blood sugar levels and oxygenation adequacy. Supports the management plan for invasive management of medical, obstetrical or trauma emergencies in both adult and pediatric patients. Such techniques include airway management. Assures that ambulances, medical equipment and supplies are fully functional and in sufficient quantity to meet any emergency the EMT could encounter. Exercises a strong public awareness and education program to ensure that hospital staff and physicians, as well as the general public, perceive the service and the institution in a positive manner and continue to support both an aggressive and progressive service to our community. Compiles a written report of each call so that copies may be distributed to appropriate departments for billing to third-party payors. Reports via radio the patient's condition to the receiving institution while in route and follows with a more detailed report on arrival at the institution. Maintains EMS stations as clean and attractive living quarters. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Requirements

• BLS - Basic Life Support
• DMVCHECK - DMV Record Check
• EMT-B - EMT Basic
• TEAM ADVANCED - Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
• Excellent driving skills for emergency vehicles.
• Driving record must be meet or exceed the facilities 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, MMC fleet insurance requirements and any other requirements developed by the medical center.
• Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done annually.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Nice To Haves

• EMT-S - EMT Specialist P

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