Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Mid Shift)

FirstClass Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC seeks an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to support correctional healthcare facilities in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on pre-intake screening, data collection of medical history and vital signs, and acting as a primary emergency responder under provider guidance.

You will administer a limited list of emergency medications, maintain secure medication areas, and collaborate with RNs, LPNs and other staff to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced EMT (AEMT) program.
• At least one year of related emergency medical or clinical experience.
• Must have and maintain current AEMT licensure in GA or AL.
• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to your first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake screening by gathering medical history and capturing baseline vital signs.
• Acts as a primary emergency responder and performs basic life support as needed.
• Administers a limited list of approved emergency medications within the AEMT scope.
• Ensures patient safety by securing medications and maintaining a clean, organized area.
• Reports adverse events and collaborates with licensed staff during care.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to facility policies and regulations.

Skills

Emergency response

Triage

Vital signs

Data collection

Documentation

Confidentiality

Education

Advanced EMT (AEMT) program

Job description

• Location 425 6th Avenue South,Birmingham, AL, 35205,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Intake & Intake Screening (Data Collection)

• Conducts initial intake screening by gathering medical history, completing observational checks, and capturing baseline vital signs for newly admitted patients.
• Acts as preliminary triage to identify and flag high-risk individuals for comprehensive health appraisals, which must be validated by an RN or Provider.
• Logs objective clinical data—such as pulse, temperature, and visible tremors for monitoring tools like CIWA and COWS.
• Adheres strictly to scope boundaries by handing off raw clinical metrics to an LPN, Paramedic, RN or Provider for actual clinical calculation and severity scoring.

Emergency Responder & Clinical Care

• Acts as an emergency responder for acute medical incidents within the facility, performing basic life support and limited advanced life support (ALS) skills, including peripheral IV access.
• Executes specific, predefined emergency standing orders (e.g., severe hypoglycemia, anaphylaxis) per facility Medical Director protocols.
• Coordinates emergency care procedures and stabilizations with authorized nursing staff, medical staff, and external EMS transport.
• Develops and utilizes triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during medical responses.

Medication Administration Limits & Safety

• Administers a specific, limited list of approved emergency medications within the
  AEMT scope (e.g., IV fluids, narcan, IM epinephrine, dextrose).
• Refrains from initiating general medical, psychiatric, or withdrawal protocols, and understands it is absolutely out of scope to initiate routine or protocol-driven medication regimens.
• Ensures the security of the medical area and medications while administration is occurring, keeping patient safety as the top priority.
• Reports any adverse patient events or reactions immediately to a supervisor.

Operational Support

• Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the health systems, and department documents by adhering to all FCH and facility policies, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitors and maintains the general condition of medical response bags and emergency triage areas, keeping them clean and stocked for optimal call responses.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge and expertise in emergency response, preliminary triage, and the basic treatment of individuals in distress.
• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures effectively and calmly.
• Clear understanding of the legal differences between data gathering (objective logging) and independent clinical judgment.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, staff, leadership, the public, and external partners.
• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility, and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced EMT (AEMT) Program
• Must have at least one (1) year of related experience in an emergency medical or clinical environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Must have and maintain current Advanced EMT (AEMT) licensure within the State of Georgia or Alabama, depending on the assigned facility.
• Must have or attain a BLS Certification prior to your first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Experience working in a correctional facility

Special Requirements:

This position is subject to a background check and facility-required eligibility clearance, including a criminal background screening, to meet all access, safety, and security requirements.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time.

ADA Statement

In accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), First Class Healthcare Staffing Management LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship on the company. Please contact the Human Resources department with any accommodation questions or requests.

Summary

As a vital member of the correctional healthcare team, the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) provides basic and limited advanced life support patient care, prioritizing preliminary health screening and emergency response. Operating strictly under the direction of a licensed medical provider and facility protocols, the AEMT handles pre-intake screening, intake data collection, and acts as a primary emergency responder within the facility.

State-Specific Scope of Practice Definitions (Georgia & Alabama)

FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) operates across multiple jurisdictions; the AEMT must strictly adhere to state-specific EMS regulations regarding correctional healthcare intakes and medical response:

• Georgia (GA) Scope Definition: Georgia recognizes the AEMT license (as well as legacy EMT-Intermediate). While GA permits paramedics to function in expanded non-traditional roles under delegated practice, AEMTs are generally restricted to emergency medical procedures. When involved in clinical assessment scales like CIWA or COWS, the GA AEMT’s role is strictly limited to capturing vital signs and objective observational data for an RN or Provider to review.
• Alabama (AL) Scope Definition: Alabama trains new professionals under the AEMT curriculum. Alabama EMS regulations do not include clinical nursing assessment tools (like CIWA/COWS) in the standard EMS scope of practice for AEMTs. If employed in an AL jail intake, the AEMT's documentation acts solely as preliminary triage to flag high-risk individuals for an RN or Provider evaluation.
• Universal Scope Boundary: Across both states, AEMTs are strictly designated for data collection and vitals during intake, cannot independently calculate scores for clinical decision-making, and cannot initiate routine or withdrawal treatment medications without direct provider orders.

About Us

FirstClass Healthcare (FCH) is a physician owned and operated Atlanta-based healthcare organization focused on delivering patient-centered care that specializes in treating patients with compassionate care through operational and clinical excellence. FCH is dedicated to providing exceptional care to a population who are most often in their greatest time of need.

Come join our world-class team of professionals to make a difference and be part of our mission, "Delivering Medically-Led Quality Care to People in Jails and Prisons".

First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.