Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Rampart (Escanaba, MI) 
Job Type: Full Time 

Schedule: 12-hour varied shifts

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diverse healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who excels in this role will:

· 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 ambulances as necessary.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

· Comprehensive Benefits:  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

· Financial Protection & PTO:  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

· Financial & Career Growth:  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

· Professional Development:  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

An applicant who has successfully completed MDHHS approved EMT course and has a valid Michigan driver's license.

Additional requirements include:

· 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)

· 6 months field experience in EMS (preferred)

More about our Health System
UP Health System - is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.