EMT BASIC

McKenzie Health System; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie Health System in Michigan is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide EMS with minimal supervision, following standards of care and hospital policy. The role involves direct patient contact and coordination with department staff and EMS teams.

We require completion of EMT licensing, active Michigan EMT license, BLS certification, and ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. Strong communication and leadership in crisis situations are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of approved EMT Licensing program and relicensing as needed.
• Current Michigan EMT: Basic or Specialist license with renewals.
• Current BLS certification and renewals as required.
• Must have valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide EMS to patients under supervision and policy.
• Communicate with hospital staff, medical control, and bystanders during transport.
• Maintain professional conduct and patient care during emergencies.

Skills

High School Graduate

EMT Licensing

Michigan Driver’s License

EMT Basic/Specialist License

BLS Certification

Leadership in crisis situations

English communication

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Status: Full Time (40+ hours/week)

Hours: Flexible hours required. Requires 24 hour shift rotation but may work a combination of 24, 18, and 12 hour shifts. Requires weekend and holiday rotation. Requires being located within four (4) minutes of ambulance rig. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands.

Job Summary:

With limited supervision and broad general direction, provides Emergency Medical Service to patients at a level commensurate with Emergency Medical Technician: Basic/Specialist licensure status, according to pertinent standards of care, medical control authority standards and hospital policy. Communicates with other employees, department directors and professional staff at various health care facilities during delivery or pickup of patients; Has frequent direct patient contact and frequent contacts with other Emergency Response members, Medical Control Authority and bystanders, friends, families, etc.

Qualifications/background requirements:

1. High School Graduate
2. Completion of an approved Emergency Medical Technician Licensing program and fulfillment of periodic relicensing requirements.
3. Valid Michigan Driver’s License
4. Current Michigan Emergency Medical Technician: Basic or Specialist License with required renewals
5. Current BLS Certification with recertification as required
6. One year of Emergency Medical Technician: Basic experience desired.
7. Knowledge of current Emergency Medical Technician: Basic/Specialist standards of practice.
8. Knowledge of current Sanilac County EMS protocols, preferred.
9. Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and all other support hospital & external personnel.
10. Ability to function in a leadership position by: Serving as a resource person and assuming leadership role in emergency/crisis situation
11. Ability to influence the direction of EMT practice by maintaining a positive perspective/attitude and participation in the promotion of change to keep current with EMT profession.
12. Organized and has the ability to manage multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of EMT services.
13. Ability to perform physical and technical skills essential to job.
14. Ability to provide and promote excellence in the delivery of services to both internal and external customers.
15. Desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing the community and patient’s optimal care and excellent service.
16. A sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and a positive attitude.
17. Good mental and physical health, professional conduct, and good hygiene.
18. Ability to communicate in speech, reading and writing in the English language
19. Computer skills desired.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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