PARAMEDIC

ParamedicThis posting is part of our ongoing effort to build a pipeline of qualified candidates. While we currently do not have an active opening today, we review applications regularly and will reach out when a suitable opportunity becomes available.Department: Sanilac AmbulanceHours: Flexible hours required. Requires weekend and holiday rotation. Requires being located within four (4) minutes of ambulance rig, Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands.Job Summary:With limited supervision and broad general direction, the primary responsibility is to provide Advanced Emergency Medical Services to patients at a level commensurate with Paramedic licensure status, according to pertinent standards of care, medical control authority standards and hospital policy. Communicates with other employees, department directors, physicians and professional staff at various health care facilities during delivery or pickup of patients; Has frequent direct patient contact and frequent contact with other Emergency Response members, Medical Control Authority and bystanders, friends, families, etc.Qualifications/Background Requirements:High School GraduateCompletion of an approved Emergency Medical Technician Licensing program and fulfillment of periodic relicensing requirements.Valid Michigan Driver’s LicenseCurrent Michigan Paramedic License with required renewalsCurrent ACLS Certification with recertification as required.Current BLS Certification with recertification as requiredCurrent Critical Care Certification, EPIC (Enhanced Paramedic Interfacility Care) or equivalent to be obtained within 3 months of hire.One year of Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic experience desired.Knowledge of current Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic standards of practice.Knowledge of current Sanilac County EMS protocols, required.Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and all other support hospital & external personnel.Ability to function in a leadership position by: Serving as a resource person and assuming leadership role in emergency/crisis situation.Ability to influence the direction of professional Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic practice by maintaining a positive perspective/attitude and participation in the promotion of change to keep current with Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic profession.Organized and has the ability to manage multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedic services.Exemplary critical thinking, and technical skills essential to job.Ability to provide and promote excellence in the delivery of services to both internal and external customers.Desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing the community and patient’s optimal care and excellent service.A sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and a positive attitude.Good mental and physical health, professional conduct, and good hygiene.Ability to communicate in speech, reading and writing in the English languageComputer skills desired.Equal Opportunity Provider and EmployerMcKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.