(Archived) EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-Ontonogan, MI

JOB SUMMARY

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works under the direction and supervision of the EMS/Medevac Operations Manager and is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of transport practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Knowledge of emergent patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma
• Minimum of two years pre-hospital EMS experience is required
• Possesses an active Wisconsin EMT license for Wisconsin bases, and Michigan EMT license for Michigan bases
• Dual Wisconsin and Michigan EMT licensure required within 120 days of hire
• Current CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Possesses a valid Michigan driver's license
• Current EMT National Registry licensure is preferred
• Basic computer skills and medical terminology is beneficial
• Emergency Vehicle Operating Certification (EVOC) or Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations (CEVO) training

Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, a licensed 25-bed Critical Access Hospital is dedicated to serving the residents of Ontonagon county and the surrounding area. You will find a wide range of services, some of which you might not normally expect to find in a small rural setting including a 46-bed skilled nursing unit and rehabilitation and fitness center. Our average admissions are 700 per year with 3,000 annual ER visits. We also have in/outpatient therapies at our Fitness Center.

Ontonagon is located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula, on the south shore of Lake Superior and close to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Ottawa National Forest. Purchase a beautiful home on the sandy shores of Lake Superior at an extremely affordable price. Step out your front door and have immediate access to activities that include superb lake fishing, trout streams, boating, camping, hiking, hunting, ATV trails, downhill & cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.