EMT - B (Basic)

Summary Statement

The EMT-B is responsible for the delivery of patient care and documentation on Basic Life Support runs, and associated documentation on ALS calls according to Company policies, local Medical Control and the State of Michigan rules and regulations. The EMT-B is responsible to the Project Medical Director or designee in the performance of duties in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures.

The EMT-B reports to the Shift Captain, the Operations Manager and ultimately to the Executive Director.

• Render patient care to the level of licensure and level of training and consistent with Berrien County Medical Control and Cass County Medical Control treatment guidelines and as directed by the local Medical Control.
• Complete all required paperwork, e.g. run sheets, billing sheets, daily check sheets, etc. before leaving shift each day.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications as required by the Company, the State of Michigan, and the Berrien County Medical Control Board.
• Report all incidents and/or accidents in writing in a timely fashion to the Shift Captain, Operations Manager or Executive Director.
• Participate in community education and public service/public relation events as scheduled by SMCAS.
• Complete daily duties before leaving shift each day.
• Complete routine and basic maintenance of the building and grounds as scheduled and/or as assigned by the Shift Captain, Operations Manager or Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Captain, the Operations Manager or the Executive Director.

• High School Graduate.
• Current State of Michigan Emergency Medical Technician license to the level of EMT-B.
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BCLS certification.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Good physical health as documented by a pre-employment physical provided by a physician designated by SMCAS.
• Approved by the Berrien County Project Medical Director or designee to operate in the County of Berrien.

SMCAS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.