Advanced EMT

Interested in joining a progressive agency with excellent retirement benefits, and outstanding PTO that truly cares about its people? Medic 1 Ambulance is a municipally owned EMS agency that serves Berrien County, MI. Medic 1 is a well-balanced system with stations that cover over 42 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, 50+ miles of interstate, both rural areas and busy urban areas.

Medic 1 Ambulance operates a tiered system with BLS, LALS, & ALS ambulances along with ALS non-transport vehicles that intercept with BLS and LALS ambulances, as needed.


Medic 1 Ambulance offers a separate pay scale for its Advanced EMTs and allows them to practice at their scope. As an Advanced EMT you would have the opportunity to either serve on a static ALS truck with a paramedic partner or on a LALS ambulance as the primary provider in charge of an EMT basic partner.


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Applicants must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Critical thinking in stressful situations.

2. Knowledge of common physical illnesses, obvious symptoms, and appropriate medical terminology.


3. Currently licensed State of Michigan Advanced EMT.

4. Current BLS Card

5. Current PHTLS & PALS (must be obtained within 1 year of hire)

6. Complete knowledge of protocols and skillful application of those protocols.

7. Able to maintain harmonious relationships with fellow crew members, public safety personnel, and the general public under stressful situations.

8. Able to show empathy towards patients and others.


9. Physical Fitness: AEMTs must maintain physical fitness in order to perform the job.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, must be able to stand, walk, sit, operate motor vehicles, balance, work at heights, climb stairs, twist/turn, bend/stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, and crawl. AEMTs are often called upon to work in harsh or austere environments including extremes of temperature, noisy, adverse, or poor weather conditions for extended periods of time. Lifting includes occasionally lifting 100lbs or more with or without assistance.