(VBEMS) EMT - Basic or Paramedic or Paramedic CC - PRN Status

Bronson Healthcare•Paw Paw, MI

About The Position

The role hires at the EMT-Basic, Paramedic, or Paramedic II–Critical Care level. EMT-Basics serve as ambulance crew members and provide patient care and safe transport during emergency and non-emergency transports. Paramedics assess patients of all ages, provide pre-hospital medical care and transportation, and perform technical, quality-improvement, and educational activities to support quality care. Paramedics maintain and upgrade their competencies through reading, in-services, workshops, and other position-specific continuing education. They perform their duties in accordance with Van Buren County Medical Control protocols and procedures, under the applicable direction of the Project Medical Director or designee, Crew Supervisor, and Dispatcher. Paramedic II–Critical Care providers must also have and maintain critical-care training. The position may involve serving on BLS, LALS, or ALS ambulances, providing immediate response to medical emergencies, completing field training and credentialing, and providing care within the scope of licensure and training. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This is a part-time, PRN position with variable shifts and 10 scheduled weekly hours, located at VBEMS in Paw Paw, Michigan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a State of Michigan-approved EMT-Basic or Paramedic program, as applicable.
Completion of clinical time required by the EMT or Paramedic training program and at least 40 additional hours of ride time with VBEMS, Inc. after hire.
Current State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician licensure in good standing at the EMT-Basic or Paramedic level, as applicable.
Valid State of Michigan driver's license and a good driving record: no convictions and no more than 6 points in the past 2 years.
Must use a personal vehicle regularly for Bronson business, pass an MVR check after the offer and before starting, and provide proof of valid auto insurance; employees must submit renewals and report vehicle changes.
Ability to read and write English and legible handwriting.
Tact, good judgment, and ability to work under pressure in difficult situations.
Ability to quickly assess an emergency scene and patient and determine needed resources and level of medical care.
Ability to regularly lift up to 100 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or exert equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or handling objects.
For EMT credentialing: complete VBMCA-approved agency orientation and field training, meet VBCMCA credentialing requirements, and complete 30 contacts to reach EMT Level I.
For Paramedic credentialing: complete the VBMCA-approved field-training program and credentialing requirements, including at least 50 ALS patient contacts, required certifications and training, completed and signed skills sheets, and a closed-book protocol test with a passing score of 85%.
Paramedic candidates must satisfy applicable time and shift requirements, complete and obtain required signatures for the FTE workbook, demonstrate proficiency to the VBCMCA or designee, and perform a satisfactory mega code when required.
Paramedic I providers must be partnered with a Paramedic I or higher credentialed provider on an ALS ambulance.
Paramedic II providers must meet the applicable experience, field-training, licensure, certification, and competency requirements and may be partnered with an EMT or higher credentialed provider on an ALS ambulance.
Paramedic II–Critical Care providers must have and maintain critical-care training.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care at the level of licensure and training, consistent with Van Buren County Medical Control treatment protocols and direction from local Medical Control.
Assess patients and provide pre-hospital medical care and safe transportation on emergency and non-emergency transports.
Serve as an ambulance crew member on BLS, LALS, or ALS vehicles as permitted by credential and scope of practice.
Provide overall direction to EMTs of lower licensure and seniority on ambulance calls and transports.
Complete required paperwork, including run sheets and billing sheets, before leaving each shift.
Maintain current licensure, certifications, and competencies required by the corporation, State of Michigan, and Van Buren County Medical Control Board.
Report incidents and accidents in writing to the Crew Supervisor or General Manager in a timely manner.
Participate in community education and public-service or public-relations events as scheduled by VBEMS.
Complete daily duties upon arriving at and before leaving each shift.
Perform routine and basic maintenance of the building and grounds as scheduled or assigned.
Attend monthly Run Reviews conducted by the Van Buren County Medical Control Authority.
Attend VBEMS company meetings at least 75% of the time.
Complete required agency orientation, field training, credentialing, patient-contact, testing, and call-log requirements applicable to the assigned credential level.
Participate in technical, quality-improvement, and educational activities and maintain competencies through continuing education.