Job Description
Paramedic - Romulus, MI EMS Service line: IFT
FTE: Full-time
Shift(s) available: 8am–8pm Bahama Shift, and every other weekend Certification/Licensure Requirements: - Michigan Paramedic certification in good standing
- Current National Registry certification {if required by state}
- Current certifications CPR: BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS, CCT
- Valid state specific Drivers’ license
- Ventilator certified every three (3) years
- FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)
SIGN-ON BONUS: - Sign-On Bonus Available for Full-Time certified Paramedics in Michigan!
- We’re excited to offer a Sign-On Bonus to qualified, full-time Paramedics who join our dedicated team
- If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and making a difference in the community, this is your opportunity
- Your passion is valued and your dedication is truly appreciated
Value Based Services & Equipment: - Paramedic Advanced Life Support Ambulances
- New Quick Response Units
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Zoll® X Series cardiac monitors
- Zoll EMV+® ventilators
- Sapphire transport infusion pump
- LUCAS devices on 911 units
Compensation and Benefits:
Benefits for Full-time positions include: - Competitive compensation (above market rates)
- Paid Time Off
- Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability, Life, Accident, and Cancer insurance policies
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Paid uniforms
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Opportunities for overtime
- Professional development & opportunities for advancement
- Flexible scheduling options
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- A positive and supportive work environment
Job Description: Summary
Primary Job is to function as a Paramedic conducting patient care from an ambulance. Position is, time allowing, responsible for the daily supervision of the EMS field operations in the absence of senior management. Assures adequate zone coverage, compliance, and serves as EMS’ liaison with outside responding agencies and personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Patient Care
- Supervises day-to-day field operation employees in the absence of senior management
- Ensures field employees have the required equipment to perform the essential functions of their assigned duties
- Serves as liaison for field staff to other departments (i.e., Training, CQI, Payroll, Human Resources, Billing, and Communication)
- Prepares appropriate reports in the absence of senior management involving mechanical breakdowns, accident investigation, exposures, daily shift activities, and other incidents that may occur
- Ensures assigned employees adhere to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards
- Ensures that Patient Care Protocols are adhered to
- Assists the Supervisor and Manager in evaluating employee performance, maintains attendance records, and ensures professionalism
- In conjunction with the Communications Supervisor, monitors overall deployment and system efficiency
- Makes decisions concerning IFT, Mutual Aid, and Out-of-town trips in absence of Senior Management
- Manages short-term daily scheduling needs
- Ensures crews' TEFs are submitted to Operations Supervisor
- Delivers RTF paperwork to employees on duty and forwards to administrative assistant
- Ensures daily duties (truck cleaning, station duties, check-offs, etc.) are performed
- Acts as first contact for OJIs, complaints, company-related accidents, and starts initial investigations
- Completes daily report at end of each shift, detailing shift activities
- Serves as a leader and trainer for new employees and students
- Performs all duties in alignment with financial and operational goals for cost-effectiveness and efficiency
- Responds to scenes and assumes command during Mass Casualty Incidents until relieved by senior management
- Attends regular planning meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates ability to safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations
Qualifications
REQUIRED Qualifications: - High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of EMS field experience preferred
- State-specific Paramedic license in good standing / NREMT certification (if required)
- Current certifications: CPR – BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS, CCT
- Valid state-specific Drivers’ license
- Successful completion of background check and drug screening
- Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication
- Ventilator certified every three (3) years
- Successful written and practical exam completion
- FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)
Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience as a Paramedic or in similar medical role
- Additional certifications: AMLS, PHTLS, and/or ATLS
- Technological proficiency
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of emergency medical techniques and services
- Familiarity with medical protocols and standing orders
- Ability to navigate using local maps
- Skilled in managing simultaneous and emergent tasks
- Ability to read and comprehend medical terminology
- Report writing and professional correspondence abilities
- Proficiency with computers and software for PCR, email, and MDTs
- Ability to represent the team with professionalism and integrity
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working Environment:
Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,