Paramedic

Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA) is seeking full-time paramedics for our Washtenaw County operations. We pride ourselves on the character and caliber of our employees, delivering high-quality patient care and service to our community. Join our friendly, supportive team of driven, service-oriented EMS providers to help carry out our mission.

About the Role

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, HVA provides EMS to all of Washtenaw County, including large-scale special events such as U of M athletics. Our paramedics typically work 12 or 24-hour shifts, handling both emergent and non-emergent transports while delivering patient care under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional opportunities include training in critical care transport, community paramedicine, and participation in specialty teams such as HazMat medical response, technical rescue, honor guard, tactical EMS, and bicycle medic teams.

What We Offer

• An exciting and diverse work environment
• Supportive coworkers
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Progressive protocols
• Up-to-date, modern, well-maintained equipment and ambulances
• Sign-on bonuses for new full-time employees

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Michigan paramedic license
• ACLS, 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

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 advanced life support, including ACLS, airway management, medication administration, and IV administration
• 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