EMT Basic Full Time

Full-time EMT positions in Washtenaw County, headquartered in Ann Arbor. HVA provides EMS to all of Washtenaw County and several large-scale special events, including University of Michigan athletics.

About the role

HVA EMTs are skilled, friendly, and professional, delivering high-quality patient care and service to the community. EMTs typically work 10 to 12-hour shifts under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional special team opportunities include honor guard, tactical EMS, and bicycle response teams.

HVA offers a supportive team, competitive wages, excellent benefits, progressive protocols, and modern, well-maintained equipment. The company will pay for continued EMS training to earn an AEMT or paramedic license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of care.
• Safely drive and operate ambulances.
• Provide basic life support, including CPR, airway management, suction, oxygen application, bleeding control, splinting, and bandaging.
• Provide convalescent care, 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Employer-paid CEUs, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic license.
• PTO, holiday pay, and shift holdover pay.
• Extra shift incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with employer match.