(VBEMS) EMT Basic or Paramedic or Paramedic (CC) - Full Time 112 Hrs/Pp

Bronson Healthcare • Van Buren Township, MI

296d

About The Position

The EMT-Basic serves as a member of the ambulance crew. EMT-Basic is responsible for the delivery of patient care and safe transport on all emergency and non-emergency transports. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The Paramedic is a member of the healthcare team that will assess and provide the pre-hospital medical care and transportation for patients of all age groups on an emergency and non-emergency basis. The position requires a variety of technical, quality improvement and educational activities to ensure that quality care is delivered. He/She will maintain and upgrade competencies through reading, attending in-services, workshops, and other continuing educational programs specific to the position. The Paramedic is responsible to the Project Medical Director or designee in the performance of duties in accordance with established Van Buren County Medical Protocol including being responsible to the Crew Supervisor in the performance of duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and the overall performance of duties and responsibilities and the Dispatcher for run assignments. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent.
• Completion of State of Michigan approved EMT-Basic or Paramedic.
• Current State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician Licensure in good standing at the EMT-Basic or Paramedic Level.
• Possess a 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 read and write English language.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Ability to speak Spanish desirable.
• Demonstrates tact and good judgment.
• Possess the ability to work under pressure in difficult situations.
• Mental ability to assess quickly a scene and patient, to make decisions regarding resources needed and level of medical care needed.
• Job requires high levels of strength and/or stamina to regularly lift weights up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Full time Paramedics will be required to obtain CCEMTP certification within a designated time frame.
• Experience gained outside the VBMCA system will be considered at the discretion of VBMCA.

Responsibilities

• Render patient care to the level of licensure and level of training consistent with Van Buren County Medical Control treatment protocol and as directed by the local Medical Control.
• Complete all required paperwork, e.g. run sheets, billing sheets, etc. before leaving shift each day.
• Maintain current licensure & certifications as required by the corporation, the State of Michigan, and the Van Buren County Medical Control Board.
• Provide overall direction to all EMT's of lower licensure and seniority on ambulance calls and transports.
• Report all incidents and/or accidents in writing in a timely fashion to the Crew Supervisor or General Manager.
• Participate in community education and public service/public relations events as scheduled by VBEMS.
• Complete daily duties upon arriving on shift and before leaving shift each day.
• Complete routine and basic maintenance of the building and grounds as scheduled and/or assigned.
• Attend monthly Run Reviews conducted by the Van Buren County Medical Control Authority.
• Attend VBEMS company meetings 75% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1,000.00 for external candidates only.
• Retention Bonus: $1,000.00 for external candidates only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED