Paramedic

Lifepoint Health•Marquette, MI

About The Position

Rampart EMS in Escanaba is hiring a full-time Paramedic to respond to emergency medical service calls and provide patient care. The role works 12-hour varied shifts and includes safely navigating an ambulance, stabilizing scenes, assessing patients, administering emergency care within the scope of practice, and coordinating with medical personnel and supervising clinicians. The Paramedic also maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and cleans the ambulance as needed. The position requires successful completion of an MDHHS-approved Paramedic course and a Paramedic license in Michigan. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered subject to eligibility requirements. The posting describes Lifepoint Health and UP Health System – Marquette, including hospital services and information about the surrounding community.

Requirements

Successfully complete an MDHHS-approved Paramedic course.
Hold a Paramedic license in the state of Michigan.
Have critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Hold a valid Michigan driver's license.
Hold Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) certification.
Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Trauma course certification (ITLS or PHTLS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), VFIS Driver Training, or equivalent.
Six months of field experience in EMS.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency medical service calls and provide patient care as directed or determined necessary.
Safely navigate the ambulance to the patient's location, stabilize the scene, and request additional assistance as needed.
Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and obtain the patient's history from available sources.
Administer emergency medical care within scope of practice, including stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to the receiving medical facility.
Contact medical personnel, report and record observations, and follow directives from a supervising Physician or Registered Nurse.
Maintain equipment, restock supplies, and clean the ambulance as necessary.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
$2,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.