Vehicle Readiness Technician - Life EMS Ambulance

Full-time available. ***$1,000.00 sign on bonus for full-time***

Pay starts at $17/hr and increases after 90 days to $17.57/hr. Full-time is a 42 hour work week and includes overtime at time and a half.

SUMMARY: Responsible for stocking ambulances and overseeing inventory.

Life EMS Ambulance is dedicated to being the very best in all that we do, and that begins with our team. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all of our associates, which is reflected in our national and regional recognition as one of the "Top 100 Best & Brightest Workplaces." We strive to provide the best patient care and service excellence. If you desire the same commitment to excellence, we invite you to consider joining our team today!

We strive to provide a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package to our associates, including some of the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off - two weeks of vacation time within your first year
• 100% scholarships for EMT and Paramedic schooling
• Free continuing education classes
• Life Insurance that is free coverage up to $40,000 for an associate.
  • Additional coverage is available.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and child care
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Length of Service Bonus'
• Free vaccinations
• Uniforms are provided and an annual boot allowance
• Associate Assistance Program with free counseling sessions for associates and their family members
• Wellness Activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete the vehicle checklist, restock, and clean ambulances in preparation for the unit’s next tour of duty
• Perform daily facilities duties as assigned

• Ensure equipment inventory is available for medic units, i.e. backboards, straps, soft supplies, etc.
• Provide to the maintenance department any documents or noted maintenance needs
• Forward any other shift notes to the duty supervisor
• Perform minor repair of equipment including preventative maintenance on equipment and batteries
• Clean and decontaminate equipment
• Complete inventory audit for reorder
• Assist maintenance department staff as needed
• Perform monthly vehicle safety checklists and OSHA cleaning on all units
• Other jobs as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS & KNOWLDEGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with fellow associates, hospital and nursing home personnel, as well as the general public
• Ability to manage resources and plan ahead
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid State of Michigan chauffer's license and have a good driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be interviewed by Life EMS designee
• Must meet all Life EMS employment requirements
• COVID-19 Vaccination highly encouraged

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance visions, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The associates must also do the following:

• Drive using wrist motions to manipulate steering wheel frequently and rotating neck
• Lift and carry wheelchairs weighing 45 pounds
• Push, pull wheelchairs and lift during stair ascend/descend with 130 pound patient
• Pull van’s wheelchair elevation platform
• Lift and transfer 130 pound patient from chair to wheelchair, buckle and unbuckle wheelchair to floor platform
• Ability to wear particulate respirator. Facial hair, except for a mustache to the corners of the mouth, is prohibited.

**Please note that Life EMS tries to accommodate all schedules, but as an EMS agency, you may be required to work shifts outside of your requested availability so we can assist our patients and communities. This may include days, nights, weekends, or holidays.