Emergency Medical Technician
$43,160–$51,480 year
On-siteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Transport patients safely while providing basic life support procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Examine patients, report medical conditions to medical control, and prepare detailed medical reports and invoices for runs. Maintain medic units and stations by ensuring they are stocked, clean, and orderly; perform routine maintenance checks and report equipment malfunctions to the Control Center. Attend required training sessions to maintain certification and demonstrate quick decision-making in stressful situations. Work full-time 42-hour weeks with pay ranging from $20.75 to $24.75 per hour, depending on experience.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and a good driving record
- Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Must possess current Emergency Medical Technician license issued by the state of Michigan
- Must be interviewed by Life EMS designee
- Must pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of Employment
- Must possess current BLS card
- Must possess a current trauma or pediatric card (based on work location)
- Ability to prepare detailed reports
- Accurate, basic typing skills and computer operation knowledge
- Must demonstrate positive, respectful behavior in dealing with people at all levels
- Exceptional knowledge of emergency care procedures
- Exceptional knowledge of common physical illnesses, symptoms, and appropriate medical terminology
- Exceptional knowledge of city streets and traffic regulations
- Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in stressful situations
- Considerable skill in the application of emergency care procedures and equipment
- Responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with fellow crew members, police, fire and the general public
- Must be able 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
- Walk, climb stairs, carry medical equipment up to 70lbs
- Push and pull wheelchairs while ascending or descending stairs with 130 pound patient
- Lift, push and pull stretcher to load and unload 150 pound patient (with assistance of one other Paramedic)
- Lift and transfer loads up to 150 pound (with assistance of one other Paramedic)
- Climb ladder and crawl
- Lifting one end of stretcher weighing 105lbs from chest to overhead (48�-66�)
- Ability to wear particulate respirator
- Must be able to work shifts outside of your requested availability so we can assist our patients and communities. This may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays.
Desired Qualifications
- COVID-19 Vaccination highly encouraged
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