Paramedic

Mackinac Straits Health System is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Our mission focuses on delivering exceptional patient care, fostering a culture of excellence, and maintaining state-of-the-art facilities that meet the evolving needs of our patients and their families.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Paramedic to join our dynamic emergency department team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in emergency medicine, critical care, and patient assessment. As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for delivering prompt, professional care, managing complex medical situations, and ensuring the safety and well-being of patients under your care.

Essential Duties:

· Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of Nursing with documentation of proper training and skills evaluation.

· Assists with codes and critical care patients within the emergency department at the paramedic level, including interdepartmental transport and monitoring

· Assesses patients to obtain medical history, medications, allergies, etc. Completes screening form to determine any contraindications for the procedure.

· Triage role: Assists charge nurse and/or triage nurse in assessing, prioritizing, and maintaining patient flow and assists in reassessing patient waiting to be seen.

· Performs clinical duties including patient advocacy, direct patient care, and meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient.

· Monitors patient’s vital signs per established policy.

· Responsible for performing IV inserts on patients as necessary.

· Responsible for blood draws when necessary

· Responsible for completing Nasal swabs when necessary

· Responds to any medical emergency situation on MSHS property and takes appropriate action.

· Navigate and document in the Electronic Health record.

· Responds to requests for paramedic level services from areas within the emergency department in a timely and safe manner.

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of two years’ full-time experience preferred as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting (paramedic level preferred).

Required Licenses/Certifications

Current EMT-P registration in the state.

Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Course C or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, PALS, American Heart Association

Salary commensurate with experience.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,614 - $76,602