emt - Marquette, MI, United States - LifePoint Hospitals

Description

UP Health System - Marquette

Sign On Bonus $2,000


Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

UPHS - Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy


Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special.

From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

And much more...


Position Summary:
Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined

necessary.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Safely navigates ambulance to patient's location. Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional

assistance as necessary.

Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources. Administers

emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation,

from the scene to receiving medical facility.

Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives from supervising Physician

or Registered Nurse.

Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulance as necessary.


Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:
Successfully completed MDHHS approved EMT course


Required Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be

able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


Licenses:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license

Valid Michigan driver's license


Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) (Preferred)

Trauma Course (ITLS or PHTLS) (Preferred)

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (Preferred)

Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), VFIS Driver Training, or equivalent (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

6 months field experience in EMS (Preferred)


EEOC Statement:

UP Health System - Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran