Paramedic

Emergent Health Partners; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Jackson Community Ambulance, headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, is hiring full-time paramedics for Jackson County operations. Paramedics provide emergent and non-emergent transport under hospital-approved protocols and work 12- or 24-hour shifts.

We offer a friendly, supportive team, competitive wages, excellent benefits, progressive protocols, and modern equipment. Sign-on bonuses are available for new full-time employees, with opportunities in critical care transport and specialty teams.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan paramedic license.
• ACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certification (PHTLS can be provided upon hire).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving patients and 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Emergency clinical care

Professional conduct

Medical equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Michigan Paramedic License

ACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certification (PHTLS provided on hire)

Job description

Jackson Community Ambulance is hiring full-time paramedics for our Jackson County operations. JCA 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 JCA 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 Jackson, JCA provides EMS to Jackson County along with several large-scale special events, including Michigan International Speedway. 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. JCA also has opportunities within their specialty teams including HazMat medical response, technical rescue, honor guard, tactical EMS, and bicycle medic teams.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Michigan paramedic license
• ACLS, 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.

Jackson Community Ambulance is a member of Emergent Health Partners.

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