Paramedic

Headquartered in Jackson, JCA provides EMS to Jackson County along with several large-scale special events, including Michigan International Speedway. Our paramedics typically work 12 or 24-hour shifts and provide both emergent and non-emergent transport, delivering patient care under hospital-approved medical protocols. Additional opportunities for paramedics include training in critical care transport and community paramedicine. JCA also has opportunities within their specialty teams including HazMat medical response, technical rescue, honor guard, tactical EMS, and bicycle medic teams.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid State of Michigan paramedic license
• ACLS, CPR, and PHTLS or ITLS certified (PHTLS can be provided upon hire)
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements: lifting and moving patients, carrying medical equipment
• Ability to pass a company-sponsored background check, drug screen, and physical
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with a diverse range of people

Job Duties

• Maintain high clinical standards in all aspects of care.
• Safely drive and operate ambulances.
• Provide basic life support, including CPR, airway, suction, oxygen application, bleeding control, splinting, bandaging, etc.
• Provide advanced life support, including ACLS, airway management, medication administration, IV administration, etc.
• Provide convalescent care, including transporting sick, injured, and convalescent patients to and from medical facilities.
• Proficiently and safely perform patient handling, including stretcher operations, lifting, and loading.
• Treat patients with compassion and respect.
• Interact professionally and courteously with patients, family members, facility staff, and co-workers.

Jackson Community Ambulance is a member of Emergent Health Partners.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer of F/M/Disability/Vets