Paramedic, Marquette EMS 
Full-Time | 0.9 FTE| 12-hour varied shifts

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222-bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

Why Choose Us

·       Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·       Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·       Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·       Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

·       Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

·       And much more…

Position Summary

Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary.

Essential Functions 

Safely navigates ambulance to patient's location. Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.

Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.

Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.

Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives from supervising Physician or Registered Nurse.

Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulance as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Successfully completed MDHHS approved Paramedic course

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses

Paramedic license

Valid Michigan driver's license

Certifications

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred)

Trauma Course (ITLS or PHTLS) (Preferred)

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) (Preferred)

Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), VFIS Driver Training, or equivalent (preferred)

Work Experience

6 months field experience in EMS (Preferred)

EEOC Statement

UP Health System – Marquette is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran