Paramedic

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is hiring a Paramedic for ProMed in Grand Rapids. The selected candidate will provide pre-hospital life support, monitor patients, and perform advanced procedures as needed.

Must possess Michigan Paramedic license, ACLS/BTLS, CPR certification, and a clean driving record. The role requires strong teamwork and commitment to our mission and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Paramedic license from the State of Michigan.
• Certification in ACLS, BTLS, and CPR is required.
• Valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operating license with a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness/injury, prioritize medical procedures and arrange needed assistance.
• Restore and stabilize heart rhythm in pulseless/non-breathing patients.
• Monitor cardiac patients and respond to evolving conditions.
• Initiate IV fluids and administer medications as needed.
• Perform endotracheal intubation and ventilate patients.
• Administer injections and initial treatments at emergency scene, record vitals.
• Provide medical exams and screening according to Medical Control Protocols.
• Assist in extricating patients and transport to treatment centers.

Skills

Paramedic license

ACLS

BTLS

CPR

Valid MI driver_license

Safe driving history

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

Position Highlights

Professional Med Team Ambulance is an Advance Life Support licensed ambulance service. This means that we are licensed and trained to support life pre-hospital with cardiac monitor, intubation, oxygen, IV's with medication if necessary and other life saving measures if needed. Great opportunities for advancement! Come grow with us at Pro-Med! Great opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Paramedic, ProMed will need:

• Current Paramedic license from the State of Michigan.
• Certification in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support), and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• Valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operating license, with continued safe driving history.
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of MH.

Paramedic, ProMed will do:

• Assesses nature and extent of illness of injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients.
• Monitors cardiac patient.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the body.
• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
• Administers injections of medications, drugs or immunization.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs.
• Provide medical examination and screening of patients consistent with Medical Control Authority Protocols.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center Lifts and places patients on stretcher, restrains patient appropriately, lifts and moves patient to stretcher, lifts and moves loaded stretcher into ambulance.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s condition, and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Remains in the back of the ambulance with all patients they are taking care of.
• Coordinates patient care between inter-agency (ie. Fire and Police) personnel and other company employees.
• Operates Pro-Med vehicles in a safe, professional manner being attentive to the needs of the patients he/she is transporting.
• Communicates with Physician and other medical personnel via radio or telephone.
• Completes all reports, including patient care records, legibly, accurately and on a timely basis.
• At each shift change, checks medical/operating supplies and vehicle utilizing Pro-Med’s shift check list.
• 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.
• Maintains response readiness consistent with company’s response criteria.
• 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.

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.