EMT - Basic

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Full-time Emergency Medical Technician to perform basic life support and transport patients under physician direction. This role features rotating shifts: 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next, with every-other-weekend duties.

You must hold a valid Michigan EMT-B license and a Michigan driver's license with a clean driving history. You will report to the Field Supervisor, maintain vehicle readiness, complete reports, and follow safety protocols

Qualifications

• Current EMT Basic license from the State of Michigan.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Renders basic life support procedures to patients per state/local protocols.
• Provides accurate oral reports to designated medical personnel.
• Operates Pro-Med vehicles safely and professionally during transport.
• Communicates with Dispatch via radio or telephone.
• Completes all reports legibly and promptly.
• Checks operating supplies and vehicle at each shift change.
• Inspects vehicle to ensure readiness for service (brakes, lights, fluids, etc.).
• Performs duties in a safe, courteous, confidential and professional manner.
• Provides medical examination and screening per Medical Control Authority protocols.
• Uses PPE and safety equipment as required by law and company policies.
• Maintains vehicles and quarters per Pro-Med policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic life support

Communication

Patient transport

Documentation

Safety protocols

Education

EMT Basic license (Michigan)

Michigan driver's license

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Full Time: 36 hours one week, 48 hours the following 12 hour shifts every other weekend Location: Grand Rapids, MI Performs basic life support procedures consistent with state and local operating protocols. Operates within the scope of practice covered by his/her licensure level under the direction of a physician and consistent with local standard operating protocols. Reports to Field Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of a Emergency Medical Technician:

• Renders basic life support procedures to patients in a variety of settings consistent with state and local operating protocols.
• Ability to provide good and accurate oral reports to designated medical personnel.
• Operates Pro-Med vehicles in a safe, professional manner being attentive to the needs of patients he/she is transporting.
• Communicates with Dispatch via radio or telephone.
• Completes all reports legibly, accurately and on a timely basis.
• At each shift change, checks operating supplies and vehicle utilizing Pro-Med’s shift checklist.
• At each shift change, inspects vehicle to ensure that it is ready for service (e.g. brakes, lights, fluids, etc.)
• Performs all duties in a safe, courteous, confidential and professional manner, always taking into account the well being of the patient.
• Provide medical examination and screening of patients consistent with Medical Control Authority protocols
• Uses safety and PPE equipment as required by law and company policies.
• Maintains vehicles and quarters pursuant to Pro-Med policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current EMT Basic license from the State of Michigan.
• Valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operating license, with continued safe driving history

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.