Paramedic

Lifecare Ambulance is hiring full-time paramedics for our Calhoun County operations. Lifecare paramedics are skilled, friendly, and professional - we pride ourselves on the character and caliber of our employees. High-quality patient care and service to our community are at the center of all we do. We have a friendly and supportive team and are looking for driven, service-oriented EMS providers to help carry out our mission. What can Lifecare offer you? An exciting and diverse work environment, supportive coworkers, competitive wages, excellent benefits, progressive protocols, and up-to-date, modern, well-maintained equipment and ambulances. Sign-on bonuses are available for new full-time employees. Headquartered in Battle Creek, Lifecare provides EMS coverage along with several large-scale special events. Our paramedics typically work 12 or 24-hour shifts and provide both emergent and non-emergent transport, delivering patient care under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional opportunities for paramedics include training in critical care transport and community paramedicine. RequirementsApplicants must be at least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalentValid State of Michigan paramedic licenseACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certified (PHTLS can be provided upon hire)Valid driver's license and acceptable driving recordPhysically capable of meeting job requirements: lifting and moving patients, carrying medical equipmentAbility to pass a company-sponsored background check, drug screen, and physicalAbility to work professionally and cooperatively with a diverse range of people Job DutiesMaintain 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 advanced life support, including ACLS, airway management, medication administration, IV administration, 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. Lifecare Ambulance is a member of Emergent Health Partners. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer of F/M/Disability/Vets