EMT Basic

About the role

Headquartered in Plymouth, HVA-Eastern Operations provides EMS to all of southeast Michigan along with several large-scale special events, including U of M athletics. Our EMTs typically work 10 to 12-hour shifts delivering patient care under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional special team opportunities for EMTs include honor guard, tactical EMS, and bicycle response teams. Huron Valley Ambulance is a member of Emergent Health Partners.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• State of Michigan EMT license
• CPR and PHTLS or ITLS certified (PHTLS can be provided upon hire)
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements: lifting and moving patients, carrying medical equipment
• Ability to pass a company-sponsored background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with a diverse range of people

Job Duties

• Maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of care.
• Safely drive and operate ambulances.
• Provide basic life support, including CPR, airway, suction, oxygen application, bleeding control, splinting, bandaging, etc.
• Provide convalescent care, including transporting sick, injured, and convalescent patients to and from medical facilities.
• Proficiently and safely perform patient handling, including stretcher operations, lifting, and loading.
• Treat patients with compassion and respect.
• Interact professionally and courteously with patients, family members, facility staff, and co-workers.

Benefits

• Employer-paid CEUs, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic license
• PTO, holiday pay, and shift holdover pay
• Extra shift incentives
• Health, dental, and vision
• 403b with employer match