What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT-Basic / EMT-Paramedic position at Universal Ambulance Services, Inc.?
Overview
Universal Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency medical and transportation services throughout southeast Michigan. Both family-owned and family-operated since 1957, Universal Ambulance has been proudly served local communities for decades.
Job Summary
The EMT-Basic and Paramedic positions provides rescue and emergency medical services, including initial on-site assessments, medical care, and transportation of patients to advanced medical treatment facilities, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and protocols.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in a calm, efficient and prompt manner
- Respond to instructions from Emergency Dispatchers while driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed as well as in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards
- Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or transportation to the appropriate center
- Complete all documentation in a competent and timely fashion
- Participate in company training to maintain required certifications and licenses
Requirements (All Positions)
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Current valid Chauffeurs License with satisfactory driving record
- Physically capable of meeting job requirements
- Professional and polite attitude
EMT – Basic
- Active EMT-Basic license
- Active BLS Certification
Paramedic
- Active Paramedic License
- Active BLS Certification
- Active ACLS Certification
Universal Ambulance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Universal Ambulance complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Universal Ambulance expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 24 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay for holdovers
COVID-19 considerations:
· Covid-19 Vaccination or exemption
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- EMT-B / EMT-P License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Multiple stations / locations
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: On the road