Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

HighPoint Health System; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off & Insurance

Higher education & tuition assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Rampart EMS in Escanaba, MI is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join a 12-hour varied shift schedule on a Full Time/PRN basis. The EMT will provide rapid response, patient assessment, stabilization, and transport to medical facilities, while maintaining equipment and documentation.

Ideal candidates have completed an MDHHS approved EMT course and hold a Michigan driver’s license, with preferred licenses and certifications such as BLS-HCP and additional EMS courses.

Qualifications

• MDHHS approved EMT course completed.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• BLS Health Care Provider certification.
• PEARS preferred.
• ITLS or PHTLS preferred.
• NRP preferred.
• CEVO or equivalent driver training preferred.
• 6 months EMS field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely navigates ambulance to patient’s location and stabilizes the scene; requests additional assistance as necessary.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and collects patient history from available sources.
• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from scene to receiving facility.
• Contacts medical personnel, reports observations, and follows directives from supervising Physician or Registered Nurse.
• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulances as necessary.

Skills

BLS-HCP

PEARS

ITLS/PHTLS

CEVO/Driver Training

EMS field experience (6 months)

Education

MDHHS EMT Course

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Rampart EMS (Escanaba, MI)

Job Type: Full Time/PRN

Schedule:12-hour varied shifts

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diverse healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Safely navigates ambulance to patient's location. Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
• Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
• Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives from supervising Physician or Registered Nurse.
• Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulances as necessary.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

An applicant who has successfully completed MDHHS approved EMT course and has a valid Michigan driver's license.

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) (Preferred)
• Trauma Course (ITLS or PHTLS) (Preferred)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (Preferred)
• Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), VFIS Driver Training, or equivalent (preferred)
• 6 months field experience in EMS (preferred)

More about our Health System

UP Health System - is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.