EMT PRN - Marquette, EMS

Description

EMT - Marquette, EMS

PRN | 0.001 FTE| Varied Shifts

Position Summary

Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patience care as directed and/or determined necessary.

Reports to: Supervisor/Manager

FLSA: Non-exempt

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 state-of-the-art 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 on the shores of Lake Superior, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people makes 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

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, plus flexible spending, and health savings accounts for full-time employees

• 401(k) 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

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants after 90 days

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Successfully completed MDHHS approved EMT course.

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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.

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Licenses

EMT license

Valid Michigan driver's license

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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)

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Minimum Work Experience

6 months field experience in EMS (Preferred)

Essential FunctionsSafely 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.

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.

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