Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Paramedic, ProMed will administer basic and advanced life support care, as well as other medical treatments or assessments to patients in pre-hospital setting. Operates within the scope of practice covered by his/her licensure level under the direction a Physician and consistent with state and local standard operating protocols. Performs continuation of care and observation during inter-facility patient transfers. Reports to Field Supervisor.

Position Highlights:

• Professional Med Team Ambulance is an Advance Life Support licensed ambulance service. This means that we are licensed and trained to support life pre-hospital with cardiac monitor, intubation, oxygen, IV's with medication if necessary and other life saving measures if needed.

• Great opportunities for advancement! Come grow with us at Pro-Med!

• Great opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Paramedic, ProMed will need:

• Current Paramedic license from the State of Michigan.

• Current certification in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), BTLS (Basic

• Trauma Life Support), and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

• Valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operating license, with continued safe

• driving history.

• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of MH.

Paramedic, ProMed will do:

• Assesses nature and extent of illness of injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.

• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients.

• Monitors cardiac patient.

• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the body.

• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.

• Administers injections of medications, drugs or immunization.

• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs.

• Provide medical examination and screening of patients consistent with Medical Control Authority Protocols.

• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center

• Lifts and places patients on stretcher, restrains patient appropriately, lifts and moves patient to stretcher, lifts and moves loaded stretcher into ambulance.

• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s condition, and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

• Remains in the back of the ambulance with all patients they are taking care of.

• Coordinates patient care between inter-agency (ie. Fire and Police) personnel and other company employees.

• Operates Pro-Med vehicles in a safe, professional manner being attentive to the needs of the patients he/she is transporting.

• Communicates with Physician and other medical personnel via radio or telephone.

• Completes all reports, including patient care records, legibly, accurately and on a timely basis.

• At each shift change, checks medical/operating supplies and vehicle utilizing Pro-Med’s shift check list. At each shift change, inspects vehicle to ensure that it is ready for service (e.g. brakes, lights, fluids, etc.)

• Performs all duties in a safe, courteous, confidential and professional manner, always taking into account the well-being of the patient.

• Maintains response readiness consistent with company’s response criteria.

• Uses safety and PPE equipment as required by law and company policies.

• Maintains vehicles and quarters pursuant to Pro-Med policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran