EMT

Prime Healthcare; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician to assess and manage medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under supervision. The role requires EMT training, current BLS, and the ability to support patient care across the ED team.

We value a strong safety culture, teamwork, and continuous learning as part of our award-winning community hospital. Full-time status with a variable shift supports our 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• EMT training and current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 30 days of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies.
• Assist with patient care under supervision of ED RN or physician to maintain safety and quality.

Skills

EMT

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient assessment

Emergency care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT Training Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

At Garden City Hospital, we pride ourselves on community involvement and commitment to preserving access to quality and compassionate healthcare. We are a state-of-the-art medical facility with over 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital, offering medical education to students, residents and fellows from across the country. The residency and fellowship programs offer graduate medical education to more than 80 trainees in specialties. Garden City Hospital has an award-winning staff of over 350 of the area's best and brightest physicians from almost every specialty. Learn more at www.gch.org.

Responsibilities

Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and / or physician. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice; Assists in maintenance of a safe environment and performs under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• 2. Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience required.
• 3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• 1. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 2. Current PALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Certified/Licensed EMT by the state certifying agency/entity required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf