Paramedic

Livingston County was named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

About Us:

Livingston County EMS provides both 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services and non-emergency transportation services in Livingston County Michigan. Livingston County EMS was established in 1970 by the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Our responsibilities span 584 square miles, that includes 48 miles of highway, 16 townships, 2 cities and 2 villages; with a population approaching 182,000 people.

Our team responds to requests for emergency medical services as part of an ambulance crew. Uses IV and drug therapy and operates emergency medical equipment, providing immediate treatment to victims to alleviate symptoms or suffering. Monitors vital signs and stabilizes emergency patients prior to reaching a medical care facility. Follows written protocol, standing orders or maintains radio contact with medical facility to receive guidance and direction per the Medical Control Authority and it's Director.

Performs all functions as required by the Medical Control Authority or it's Director under the EMT/Paramedic license.

Benefits of working for Livingston County EMS:

• Livingston County is a growing community, a great place to work and to live
• Centrally located between Flint, Lansing, Detroit and Ann Arbor
• Competitive Compensation
• Telemedecine- 100% paid for by County
• MERS Defined Contribution Plan-401(a) with an employer match
• Comprehensive BC/BS Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan with an employer match
• Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid PTO & 13 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $500 annual Wellness reimbursement & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital policies
• Employee assistance program

Pay Rate Information:

This position is a union position, and starting pay is $22.62/hour with credit given for experience. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our EMS Union Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $35.23/hour with the opportunity to earn more by participating with some of our specialty teams such as FTO or MICU medic.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to emergency medical calls to render assistance and transport victims to the appropriate medical care facility Knowledge of current company policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Identifies the injury, illness or condition and render appropriate medical care to alleviate symptoms or suffering. Stabilizes emergency patients prior to reaching the appropriate medical facility by way of standing orders, written protocols or direct radio communications with the medical control staff at the participating medical facility.
• As an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, performs duties such as:
  • Administering drugs and IV therapy.
  • Monitors cardiac rhythms and provides electrical defibrillation, cardio version and cardiac pacing when indicated.
  • Perform advanced airway management techniques.
  • Any other advanced procedures as covered under their Paramedic license and/or authorized by the Medical Control Authority and its Director.
• Thorough knowledge of organization and system interactions.
• Uses sound judgment and provide excellent customer service to the patients we serve.
• This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of the job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of course from a licensed State Paramedic program
• ACLS, and BTLS/PHTLS certified
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license with satisfactory driving record
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements
• Excellent clinical and written paramedic skills
• State of Michigan licensed paramedic
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Drug and alcohol…