Advanced EMT — Field Life-Support Specialist

Huntsville Hospital; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Alabama seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to administer life support care to sick and injured individuals in pre-hospital settings, under statewide protocols and Medical Control Physicians.

You will respond to calls, provide basic to advanced life support, maintain equipment, document care, and coordinate with receiving facilities, while upholding EMS regulations. No prior experience required; HS diploma or GED and BLS certification needed.

Qualifications

• EMT licensing required in Alabama.
• Current BLS certification required.
• HS diploma or GED required; no prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers life support care in pre-hospital setting.
• Performs ambulance and equipment maintenance; ensures radios work.
• Responds to calls within time guidelines and provides basic/advanced life support.
• Maintains competency in emergency care including suction, immobilization, IVs, meds, monitors.
• Participates in ongoing education to improve EMS operations.
• Safely drives ambulance under emergency conditions.
• Documents patient care reports at time of care delivery.
• Follows facility guidelines and EMS regulations.
• Establishes positive relationships with local pre-hospital providers and hospitals.
• Lifts/moves patients as needed; communicates with receiving facility.
• Coordinates with call coordinators/dispatch for data; performs age-appropriate care.

Skills

Emergency care

Ambulance operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Huntsville Hospital in Alabama seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to administer life support care to sick and injured individuals in pre-hospital settings, under statewide protocols and Medical Control Physicians.

You will respond to calls, provide basic to advanced life support, maintain equipment, document care, and coordinate with receiving facilities, while upholding EMS regulations. No prior experience required; HS diploma or GED and BLS certification needed.