Paramedic

Emergent Health Partners; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lifecare Ambulance, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI, is hiring full-time paramedics for Calhoun County operations to deliver high-quality patient care under hospital-approved protocols.

Paramedics typically work 12- or 24-hour shifts, with opportunities for training in critical care transport and community paramedicine; Lifecare offers a friendly, supportive team, competitive wages, modern equipment, and sign-on bonuses for new employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State of Michigan paramedic licensure.
• ACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certification (PHTLS provided on hire).

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of care.
• Safely drive and operate ambulances.
• Provide convalescent care, including transporting patients to and from facilities.
• Handle patients with compassion and respect; work professionally with diverse people.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paramedic licensure (State of Michigan)

ACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certified

Job description

Lifecare Ambulance is hiring full-time paramedics for our Calhoun County operations. Lifecare paramedics are skilled, friendly, and professional - we pride ourselves on the character and caliber of our employees.

High-quality patient care and service to our community are at the center of all we do. We have a friendly and supportive team and are looking for driven, service-oriented EMS providers to help carry out our mission.

What can Lifecare offer you? An exciting and diverse work environment, supportive coworkers, competitive wages, excellent benefits, progressive protocols, and up-to-date, modern, well-maintained equipment and ambulances. Sign-on bonuses are available for new full-time employees.

Headquartered in Battle Creek, Lifecare provides EMS coverage along with several large-scale special events. Our paramedics typically work 12 or 24-hour shifts and provide both emergent and non-emergent transport, delivering patient care under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional opportunities for paramedics include training in critical care transport and community paramedicine.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Michigan paramedic lic
• enseACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certified (PHTLS can be provided upon hire)
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements: lifting and moving patients, carrying medical equipment
• Ability to pass a company-sponsored background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with a diverse range of people

Job Duties

• Maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of care.
• Safely drive and operate ambulances.
• Provide convalescent care, including transporting sick, injured, and convalescent patients to and from medical facilities.
• Proficiently and safely perform patient handling, including stretcher operations, lifting, and loading.
• Treat patients with compassion and respect.
• Interact professionally and courteously with patients, family members, facility staff, and co-workers.

Lifecare Ambulance is a member of Emergent Health Partners.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer of F/M/Disability/Vets