(VBEMS) EMT - Basic or Paramedic or Paramedic (CC) (56) - Full Time

Bronson Healthcare Group•Van Buren, AR

18h

About The Position

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location VBEMS Van Buren Emergency Medical Services Title (VBEMS) EMT - Basic or Paramedic or Paramedic (CC) (56) - Full Time The EMT-Basic requires Completion of State of Michigan approved EMT-Basic and Current State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician Licensure in good standing at 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. The EMT - Paramedic requires Completion of State of Michigan approved Paramedic and Current State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician Licensure in good standing at the Paramedic Level and is a member of 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. Salary range will be different for Paramedic and Paramedic (CC) if meets Paramedic and Paramedic (CC)qualifications. 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.
Completion of clinical time required by EMT training program and up to a maximum of an additional 40 hours 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
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)
Driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required for this position and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date.
Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required.
It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor.
It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Full time Paramedics will be required to obtain CCEMTP certification within a designated time frame projected by the Operations Manager.
Failure to meet the certification will have to be addressed in writing to the Operations and General Manager and it may also prohibit you in participating in the gain share program.
Ability to read and write English language.
Must have legible handwriting.
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.
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
Job definitely requires high levels of strength and/or stamina to regularly lift weights up to 100 pounds and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speech Spanish desirable.

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 Manger.
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.