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Paramedic Tech Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Paramedic * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Duration: Ongoing * Employment Type: Staff ... As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part ...

Paramedic

Howell, MI · On-site

$36.29/hr

... it's Director under the EMT/Paramedic license. Benefits of working for Livingston County EMS ... Livingston County is a growing community, a great place to work and to live * Centrally located ...

Paramedic

Howell, MI · On-site

$23.30 - $36.29/hr

... it's Director under the EMT/Paramedic license. Benefits of working for Livingston County EMS ... Livingston County is a growing community, a great place to work and to live * Centrally located ...

Paramedic

Howell, MI · On-site

$36.29/hr

... it's Director under the EMT/Paramedic license. Benefits of working for Livingston County EMS ... Livingston County is a growing community, a great place to work and to live * Centrally located ...

Responsibilities The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the ... Tech Position TypeFull Time ShiftDays Job TypeNon-Exempt

The desired result of the paramedic's intervention is improved patient outcome. Responsibilities ... MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency ...

Paramedic Summary Responsibilities (50%) Acts independently to formulate and initiate a plan of ... MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency ...

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency ... EMT-P: Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of emergency medicine as normally acquired ...

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency ... EMT-P: Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of emergency medicine as normally acquired ...

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency ... EMT-P: Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of emergency medicine as normally acquired ...

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Paramedic Tech information

What is a paramedic tech?

Paramedic Techs, also known as Paramedic Technicians, are healthcare professionals trained to provide advanced emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings. They respond to emergency calls, assess patients' conditions, perform life-saving interventions, and transport patients to medical facilities. Paramedic Techs work closely with other emergency responders and must be skilled in using medical equipment, administering medications, and following strict protocols. Their primary goal is to stabilize patients and improve outcomes during medical emergencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paramedic tech?

To thrive as a Paramedic Tech, you need a solid understanding of emergency medical procedures, patient care, and anatomy, typically supported by EMT or paramedic certification. Familiarity with life-support equipment, ambulance systems, and electronic patient care reporting tools is essential. Strong communication, calmness under pressure, and teamwork are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for delivering effective, timely care during emergencies and ensuring patient safety in high-stress situations.

What are some common challenges paramedic techs face during emergency calls, and how can they prepare for them?

Paramedic Techs often encounter high-pressure situations, unpredictable environments, and diverse patient needs during emergency calls. Common challenges include managing multiple critical patients simultaneously, navigating emotionally charged scenes, and working efficiently with limited resources. Effective preparation involves regular training, maintaining strong communication with team members, and developing adaptability to handle rapidly changing circumstances. Building resilience and staying up-to-date with protocols can also help Paramedic Techs perform confidently under stress.

What is the difference between Paramedic Tech vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectParamedic TechEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CertificationsBasic EMT certification, additional training in paramedic skillsBasic EMT certification
Work EnvironmentAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes, clinics
ResponsibilitiesAssist paramedics, provide basic life support, transport patientsProvide basic life support, stabilize patients, transport
Work SettingsAmbulance services, hospitalsAmbulance services, clinics

Paramedic Techs and EMTs both work in emergency medical services, but Paramedic Techs typically have additional training and may assist paramedics with advanced procedures. EMTs focus on basic life support and patient transport. The roles overlap in work environment and employer usage, but Paramedic Techs often serve as a bridge to more advanced paramedic roles.

Infographic showing various Paramedic Tech job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 10% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Paramedic

Detroit, MI • On-site

Detroit Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Detroit Medical Center rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

893rd of 1,066 rated hospitals


Job description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Paramedic for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Paramedic
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Licensed Paramedic, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, acts as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.

The Paramedic holds shift accountability for providing care to patients in accordance with recognized techniques, standards of practices and hospital policy and procedures.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training course.
2. Paramedic experience required. Experience in emergency room preferred.
3. Required: Current licensed as EMT-P. BLS. ACLS. PALS within 6 months of hire
Preferred: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic and Advanced Trauma Life Support
Skills Required

1. Good analytical and observational problem-solving skills.
2. Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division etc.
3. Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
4. A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and team work commitment in order to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and to effectively communicate with patients, their families and other hospital personnel to address customer needs.
5. Good reading, writing and comprehension skills to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods and standards.
6. Physical ability to regularly (80-90% of work time) walk and stand; lift soiled linens and move equipment as necessary; transport patients and assist patients in repositioning, bed to stretcher transferring or car to wheelchair or stretcher transfer, basic activities of daily living and maintenance locomotion requiring lifting (very heavy 60+ pounds), bending, pulling, pushing, standing and walking.
7. Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
8. Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as answering telephones, taking messages and basic retrieval of computer information.
9. Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.
10. Competency is reading cardiac monitors and identifying arrhythmias.

Facility

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Emergency Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
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Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-. Posted job title: Paramedic

About Detroit Medical Center


The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.


Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. 

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.


Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.

Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program

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