Full-Time
ED Paramedic
Posted on 5/9/2026
Bronson Methodist Hospital
No salary listed
Kalamazoo, MI, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Requirements
- Currently licensed as a EMT–P (Paramedic) in the state of Michigan
- BCLS Certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification required within 1 year of hire.
- Three (3) years’ experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting is preferred.
- PHTLS preferred, maintained or required after hire.
- BTLS preferred, maintained or acquired after hire.
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the RN, the EMT–P performs direct patient care in the Trauma & Emergency Center.
- Provides care based on policies and procedures as approved by Bronson Methodist Hospital.
- Provides competent care to the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations based on guidelines and competencies completed in the Trauma and upper side Emergency Center.
- Practices safely and confidentially as defined by hospital and departmental policy and procedure manual.
- Implements care as directed by the registered nurse.
- Administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and polices.
- Utilizes evidence-based interventions specific to the patients plan.
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of the patient.
- Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, and coordinates the implementation of the plan.
- Performs advanced skills and procedures as outlined in the attached skill sheet.
- Maintains clinical competency for job–related tasks and assignments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues.
- Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities.
- Evaluates one’s own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations.
- Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner.
- Participates in self-evaluation, identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development.
- Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate.
- Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
- Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment.
- Partners with the multiple health disciplines to effect change and generate positive outcomes for the patient and family, based on the plan of care.
- Delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality and rights.
- Demonstrates a commitment to connecting with self and others through relationship centered care giving.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Uses research to improve the health of patients and the practice environment.
- Participates in the various levels of research based on their level of education.
- Such activities may include: identifying clinical problems, participating in data collection, participating in the research committee, sharing research activities/finding with others, conducting research, analyzing data and trends of nursing practice to develop changes in nursing practice and utilizes evidence based practice in the development of policies, procedures and standards of practice in patient care.
- Participated in hospital and unit based committees as appropriate.
- Attends at least 50% of unit staff meetings
- Works to create and maintain professional, healthy work environment when representing Bronson in all settings (local, regional or nationally)
Desired Qualifications
- Three (3) years’ experience as a Paramedic in a pre-hospital setting is preferred.
- PHTLS preferred, maintained or required after hire.
- BTLS preferred, maintained or acquired after hire.
- Previous hospital experience is preferred.
- Basic computer skills preferred.