Emt Jobs

Full-time and part-time available. Pay starts at $18.15/hr on a 42 hour work week.

SUMMARY: Responsible for safely transporting patients, while providing basic life support procedures that follow federal, state, and local laws, statues and regulations.

Life EMS Ambulance is dedicated to being the very best in all that we do, and that begins with our team. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all of our associates, which is reflected in our national and regional recognition as one of the "Top 100 Best & Brightest Workplaces." We strive to provide the best patient care and service excellence. If you desire the same commitment to excellence, we invite you to consider joining our team today!

We strive to provide a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package to our associates, including some of the following:

• 100% scholarships for EMT and Paramedic schooling
• Uniforms are provided and an annual boot allowance
• Free continuing education classes
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• Associate Assistance Program with free counseling sessions for associates and their family members
• Life Insurance that is free coverage up to $40,000 for an associate.
• Free vaccinations
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off - two weeks of vacation time within your first year
• 401k retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and child care
• Wellness Activities
• Additional coverage is available.
• Length of Service Bonus'

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Examines patients and reports medical conditions as directed by medical control and company policies
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned
• Helps in performing routine maintenance checks on vehicle and equipment in conjunction with completion of medic unit or station checklist
• Prepares medical reports and invoices of runs made by the crew
• Cleans vehicle and patient care compartments and maintains stations in a neat, orderly fashion
• Attends training session as a required to maintain certification
• Ensure daily customer happiness
• Participates in the delivery of patient care to the level of their licensure
• Assures that the medic unit or station is completely stocked, clean and in good order at the beginning and end of each shift
• Reports vehicle and equipment malfunctions to the Control Center and/or appropriate supervisor

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Exceptional knowledge of city streets and traffic regulations
• Must pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of Employment
• Must possess current Emergency Medical Technician license issued by the state of Michigan
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must demonstrate positive, respectful behavior in dealing with people at all levels
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in stressful situations
• Exceptional knowledge of common physical illnesses, symptoms, and appropriate medical terminology
• COVID-19 Vaccination highly encouraged
• Considerable skill in the application of emergency care procedures and equipment
• Ability to prepare detailed reports
• Responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with fellow crew members, police, fire and the general public
• Exceptional knowledge of emergency care procedures
• Accurate, basic typing skills and computer operation knowledge
• Must be interviewed by Life EMS designee
• Must maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must possess current BLS card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance visions, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The associates must also do the following:

• Please note that Life EMS tries to accommodate all schedules, but as an EMS agency, you may be required to work shifts outside of your requested availability so we can assist our patients and communities. This may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Lift and transfer loads up to 150 pound (with assistance of one other Paramedic)
• Lifting one end of stretcher weighing 105lbs from chest to overhead (48”-66”)
• Lift, push and pull stretcher to load and unload 150 pound patient (with assistance of one other Paramedic)
• Ability to wear particulate respirator
• Climb ladder and crawl
• Sit and drive using frequent wrist motions and forward reaches
• Push and pull wheelchairs while ascending or descending stairs with 130 pound patient
• Walk, climb stairs, carry medical equipment up to 70lbs