What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Wyandot County Emergency Medical Services?
Overview
Wyandot County EMS is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and skilled EMTs to join our rural emergency medical services team. Serving a close-knit community across diverse terrain, our prehospital providers play a vital role in delivering high-quality emergency care, life support, and critical transport. Rural EMS offers a unique level of autonomy, strong community relationships, and extended patient care opportunities that build high-level clinical confidence.
Seeking EMT Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedics.
Duties
- Emergency Response & Patient Care: Respond promptly to 911 medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and inter-facility transfers across rural and highway coverage zones and transport patients safely to hospitals or trauma centers while continuously monitoring their condition and providing necessary interventions en route while collaborating with incident command teams during complex emergencies, ensuring coordinated response efforts and effective communication with hospital staff.
- Clinical Excellence: Perform thorough patient assessments, administer medications, manage airways, render cardiac life support, and execute critical interventions following county medical protocols.
- Vehicle & Equipment Readiness: Conduct pre-shift inspections of ambulances, diagnostic tools, medical supplies, and communications gear to ensure constant readiness. Operate emergency vehicles safely on city streets and country roads while navigating efficiently to reach patients quickly.
- Documentation: Complete thorough, accurate, and timely electronic patient care reports (ePCR) adhering to state and county guidelines.
- Community Engagement: Assist in local public safety education and community outreach programs.
- Safety Protocols: Maintain high safety standards during emergency driving, scene management, and patient handling under varied environmental conditions.
We invest directly in our personnel to ensure long-term career satisfaction and stability.
Benefits
Compensation
Competitive base hourly rate, holiday pay (10 to 12 holidays with a rate up to 2.5 your normal rate), and built-in overtime pay.
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical (Anthem BCBS), dental and vision insurance (Medical Mutual) with low employee premium contributions for yourself or family including HSA with employer contributions.
Retirement
State/County public employee retirement system pension plan (OPERS) and deferred comp with opportunities for Life Insurance, Accident, Death and Disability policies
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Generous PTO accrual starting Day 1, plus recognized county holidays. Accrual hours dependent on years of service.
Continuing Education
Wyandot County EMS is proud to offer on-site training/Continuing Education opportunities via our many experienced on staff instructors and partnership with University Hospital EMS Medical Director, Donald Spaner MD
Equipment & Gear
Initial uniforms are supplied and annual uniform allowance provided.
Schedule Options
Rotational schedules designed for work-life balance (e.g., 24/48 with Kelly Shift, and pick-up optional with comfortable quarters).
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification: Current State and/or NREMT certification as a Paramedic or EMT-Basic/Advanced.
- Licensure: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (EVOC/CEVO preferred or provided upon hire).
- Basic Certifications: Current BLS Provider certification (ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS/ITLS required for Paramedics).
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy loads in varied weather and terrain.
- Background Check: Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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