Elite EMT-B: Field Care & Transport Specialist

MyMichigan Health; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Michigan is seeking an EMT-Basic to provide essential life support from arrival through handoff to physicians or paramedics. You will assess patients, support scene responders, and coordinate timely transport to facilities while maintaining equipment readiness.

The role requires knowledge of emergency medicine for adults and pediatrics, plus mandatory BLS, DMV checks, and licensure maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support required.
• DMV record check required (DMVCHECK).
• EMT Basic (EMT-B) required.
• EMT Specialist (EMT-S) referenced.
• Equivalent experience: typically within 6 months of hire or licensure requirements for Basic EMT and related continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and physical exam on all patients so as to provide Emergency Room physician with a clear, concise picture of the patient's condition.
• Assists in the management of co-responders to the scene of accidents, fire or medical emergencies.
• Arranges and performs timely and efficient transportation to the appropriate facility for continued patient care. Monitors patient condition.
• Initiates emergency management to rectify or stabilize any anomaly found in the patient's physiological or psychological condition.
• Performs non-invasive monitoring and management techniques including vital signs and IPS.
• Determines blood sugar levels and oxygenation adequacy.
• Supports the management plan for invasive management of medical, obstetrical or trauma emergencies in both adult and pediatric patients.
• Such techniques include airway management.
• Assures that ambulances, medical equipment and supplies are fully functional and in sufficient quantity to meet any emergency the EMT could encounter.
• Exercises a strong public awareness and education program to ensure that hospital staff and physicians, as well as the general public, perceive the service and the institution in a positive manner and continue to support both an aggressive and progressive service to our community.
• Compiles a written report of each call so that copies may be distributed to appropriate departments for billing to third-party payors.
• Reports via radio the patient's condition to the receiving institution while in route and follows with a more detailed report on arrival at the institution.
• Maintains EMS stations as clean and attractive living quarters.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health

Skills

Driving skills

Driving record

Independent work

Geographic access

TB testing

OSHA training

Multitasking

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MyMichigan Health in Michigan is seeking an EMT-Basic to provide essential life support from arrival through handoff to physicians or paramedics. You will assess patients, support scene responders, and coordinate timely transport to facilities while maintaining equipment readiness.

The role requires knowledge of emergency medicine for adults and pediatrics, plus mandatory BLS, DMV checks, and licensure maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is required.