Paramedic - Part Time

Great Lakes Rescue provides non-transport prehospital care to thousands of patients every year. During our years of providing emergency medical services, one lesson has been driven home again and again:
Teamwork is the only way to ensure quality care and transportation. At the heart of this is our Team Members. Paramedics are an integral part of making sure the company’s goals stay on track through excellent patient care, clear communication, and sound decision making.

Paramedics respond to medical and traumatic emergencies, provide basic and advanced life support procedures. Paramedics carry themselves with the utmost professionalism and assist other company departments where needed.

• Respond to select medical and traumatic emergencies.
• Provide emergency medical care at the scene, adhering to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.
• Perform basic, intermediate, and advanced life support procedures.
• Perform other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or Great Lakes Rescue.
• This is primarily an Echo Response Unit, Intercept Unit, and ALS Event Stand-By Unit.

• Present an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow, placing patient care excellence above all else.
• Ensure knowledge, understanding, and compliance with Great Lakes Rescue policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer care.
• Ensure that the vehicle and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call.
• Respond to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Michigan law, EMS regulations, company policy, and safe emergency vehicle operation principles.
• Adhere to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts.
• Act as a team leader when necessary and appropriate, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.
• Render emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of Great Lakes Rescue, the State of Michigan, MDHHS, and the Berrien County Medical Control Authority.
• Perform indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate Protocols under the direction and supervision of the Medical Control Authority.
• Work with all personnel in a professional manner and maintain good relations with outside staff and services.
• Act in the best interests of high-quality patient care and reflect credibly on Great Lakes Rescue.
• Provide high-quality patient care while transporting patients to the receiving facility.
• Complete all appropriate documentation and Patient Care Records for every patient contact.
• Perform duties related to public relations and community education programs sponsored by Patriot Ambulance Inc.
• Attend appropriate continuing education courses as required and ensure continuity with all required certifications.
• Provide Great Lakes Rescue with a current copy of their EMT/Paramedic certification, CPR card, Motor Vehicle Driver’s License, etc.
• Report to assigned shifts in proper uniform and on time.
• Accommodate and train third riders for orientation and/or educational purposes.
• Consult with supervisor on non-routine matters.
• Complete various day-to-day assignments (i.e., cleaning, laundry, trash removal, etc.).
• Complete any other tasks or duties as assigned.

• Paramedic positions are currently Part Time.
• Positions are located in the Coloma, Michigan area but employees may be required to move to alternate locations in certain circumstances.
• The position works under the general direction of the operations manager.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Currently certified as a Paramedic by the State of Michigan, MDHHS is required.
• Current certification in CPR – Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American…