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

Bronson Healthcare•Paw Paw, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Van Buren Emergency Medical Services (VBEMS) is hiring an EMT-Basic, Paramedic, or Paramedic II–Critical Care provider. The EMT-Basic serves as an ambulance crew member and delivers patient care and safe transportation on emergency and non-emergency transports. The Paramedic assesses patients of all age groups and provides pre-hospital care and transportation. The role also includes technical, quality-improvement, and educational activities to support quality care. Paramedics maintain and upgrade their competencies through reading, in-services, workshops, and other continuing education specific to the position. Paramedics perform their duties under Van Buren County Medical Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, with run assignments from the Dispatcher and operational direction from the Crew Supervisor. Paramedic II–Critical Care providers must maintain critical-care training. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The position requires completion of required training and field experience, current Michigan licensure at the appropriate level, a valid Michigan driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and use of a personal vehicle for regularly scheduled business. A successful motor-vehicle-record check and proof of valid auto insurance are required. The role involves working under pressure, quickly assessing scenes and patients, and meeting physical demands that include regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks. Work may involve computer or CRT use for up to 40 percent of the time. The position is part-time, PRN, with variable shifts and 10 scheduled weekly hours. It is located at the Paw Paw-VBEMS facility at 39338 W Red Arrow Hwy.

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 clinical time required by the EMT or Paramedic training program and at least 40 additional hours of ride time with VBEMS after hire.
Current State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician licensure in good standing at the EMT-Basic or Paramedic level, as applicable.
Valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record: no convictions and no more than 6 points in the past 2 years.
Successfully pass a motor-vehicle-record check after an offer and before the start date.
Provide proof of valid auto insurance for the personal vehicle used for Bronson business, submit renewals before coverage expires, and update Bronson if the vehicle changes.
Ability to read and write English and produce legible handwriting.
Tact, good judgment, and ability to work under pressure in difficult situations.
Ability to quickly assess a scene and patient and decide on 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 in pushing, pulling, or handling objects.
Complete VBMCA-approved agency orientation and field training, and meet credentialing requirements defined by VBCMCA.
For Paramedic II–Critical Care, have and maintain critical-care training.
Meet the applicable scope-of-practice, training, certification, and competency requirements in Van Buren County Medical Control protocols.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.
For Paramedic II roles, experience gained outside the VBMCA system may be considered at VBMCA’s discretion.
For accelerated paramedic training status, previous experience or exceptional performance may be considered at the Medical Director’s discretion.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the level of licensure and training, following Van Buren County Medical Control treatment protocols and local Medical Control direction.
Serve as an ambulance crew member and provide safe patient transportation for emergency and non-emergency calls.
Assess scenes and patients, determine necessary resources and level of care, and provide pre-hospital care appropriate to the provider’s scope of practice.
Complete required paperwork, including run sheets and billing sheets, before leaving each shift.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Provide direction on ambulance calls and transports to EMTs with lower licensure and seniority.
Report incidents and accidents in writing promptly to the Crew Supervisor or General Manager.
Participate in scheduled community education, public service, and 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 and applicable field-training and credentialing requirements.
Log all calls.