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

Bronson Healthcare•Paw Paw, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson is hiring an EMT-Basic, Paramedic, or Paramedic II–Critical Care for Van Buren Emergency Medical Services (VBEMS) in Paw Paw. The EMT-Basic serves as an ambulance crew member and provides patient care and safe transport on emergency and non-emergency transports. The Paramedic assesses patients of all ages and provides pre-hospital medical care and transportation on emergency and non-emergency transports, along with technical, quality-improvement, and educational activities to support quality care. Paramedics maintain and update their competencies through continuing education and work under Van Buren County Medical Control protocols, applicable Standard Operating Procedures, and dispatch assignments. Paramedic II–Critical Care providers must also maintain critical-care training. The role requires patient care consistent with the employee’s licensure, training, and medical-control protocols. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The position also includes completing documentation and daily duties, maintaining required licenses and certifications, participating in reviews and meetings, community education and public-service events, and assigned facility and grounds maintenance. This is a part-time PRN position with variable shifts and 10 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a State of Michigan-approved EMT-Basic or Paramedic program, as applicable to the role.
Completion of the 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 with a good driving record: no convictions and no more than 6 points in the past 2 years.
Ability to pass an MVR check after an offer and before the start date.
Use a personal vehicle regularly for Bronson business and provide proof of valid auto insurance for the vehicle driven while on duty; keep insurance records current with the supervisor.
Ability to read and write English and maintain legible handwriting.
Tact, good judgment, and the ability to work under pressure in difficult situations.
Mental ability to assess a scene and patient quickly and determine needed resources and level of care.
Complete a VBMCA-approved agency orientation and field-training program and satisfy applicable credentialing requirements.
EMT candidates must complete 30 contacts to reach EMT Level I.
Paramedic candidates must complete at least 50 ALS patient contacts, required certifications and training, signed skills sheets, and a closed-book protocol test with a passing score of 85%, along with applicable field-training program requirements.
Paramedic II–Critical Care candidates must have and maintain critical-care training.
Meet the applicable Van Buren County Medical Control Authority requirements for proficiency, training, and credentialing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the scope of licensure and training and in accordance with Van Buren County Medical Control treatment protocols.
Assess patients and provide pre-hospital medical care and safe transportation on emergency and non-emergency calls.
Provide initial care in preparation for ambulance arrival when functioning as an EMT responder.
Complete required paperwork, including run sheets and billing sheets, before leaving each shift.
Maintain current licenses, certifications, and competencies required by Bronson, the State of Michigan, and the Van Buren County Medical Control Board.
Provide overall direction to EMTs with lower licensure and seniority during ambulance calls and transports.
Report incidents and accidents in writing to the Crew Supervisor or General Manager in a timely manner.
Participate in scheduled community education and public-service or public-relations events.
Complete assigned daily duties upon arriving for 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 agency orientation, field training, credentialing, patient-contact, skills, protocol-test, and other training requirements applicable to the assigned credential level.
Log all calls.
Perform other duties as assigned.