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Posted: 31-Mar-26

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 275556

The Cardiac Procedures Unit is currently seeking a Paramedic to join its established RN, Medical Assistant, and clerical team in the prep area.  This position is located in the Cardiovascular Center.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Measure, report, interpret, and record vital signs, cardiac rhythm, for assigned patients in the ED and during diagnostic imaging procedures. 
• Measure and record intake and output 
• Obtain venous and arterial blood samples and process specimens. 
• Perform peripheral intravenous catheter insertion and initiation of fluid therapy.
• Provide comfort measures, transport and ambulate patients. 
• Initiate C-spine immobilization, including rigid cervical collar and backboard. 
• Apply splints and various orthopedic soft goods. 
• Clean and irrigate wounds. Apply clean and sterile dressings. 
• Assist with Respiratory care: set up nasal cannula, venti-mask, and non-rebreather. 
• Assist in prepping and monitoring patients for emergency procedures. 
• Perform adult male and female catheterization. 
• Provide ongoing monitoring and care for restrained patients. 
• Clean equipment and work area. Stock medical/surgical supplies, etc. 
• Provide basic response to medical emergencies within the UMHHC. 
• Respond as member of UMHHC cardiac arrest team. 
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas. 
• Perform EKGs, monitor telemetry, answer call lights, and do patient rounding 
• Perform other related duties as assigned  
      

•  High school graduation or an equivalent combination or education and experience. 
• 2 years of recent (within one year) experience as a Paramedic. 
• Current licensure as a Paramedic (A-EMT) by the State of Michigan. 
• Current Basic Life Support Provider verification. 
• Advanced cardiac Life Support Provider (ACLS). 
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

• Knowledge of Mi-chart/Epic Documentation
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent clinical skills including but not limited to IV insertion, veni-puncture, and arrhythmia recognition.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure of emergency situations.

1.0 FTE, 5 eight-hour shifts Monday-Friday.  0830-5pm. No weekends. No holidays. 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

 

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