Advanced EMT - Helen Keller - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers in Alabama seeks an EMT to render life support care in pre-hospital settings under statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians. You will assess illness or injury, prioritize procedures, and coordinate with EMS teams to stabilize patients.

Responsibilities include administering initial treatment at the scene, taking and recording vital signs, maintaining vehicle readiness and driving status, documenting care in approved reporting methods, and

Qualifications

• Math skills to perform arithmetic in all units with whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• CPR certification and EVOC – required on employment.
• High school diploma or GED and EMT certificate.
• State EMT license (EMSP) in Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures.
• Stabilize cardiac/pulseless/non-breathing patients.
• Administer initial treatment at scene and record vitals.
• Maintain driving status and vehicle readiness.
• Communicate with hospital/TCC using approved methods.
• Document patient care in reporting systems.
• Maintain supplies, equipment and station readiness.
• Coordinate additional personnel on scene.
• Meet response-time standards and provide patient care.

Skills

Math skills

Driver skills

Attention to safety

Education

Diploma or GED

EMT certificate

Job description

Overview

This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance withstatewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/orparamedic.

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or
need for additional assistance.
Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking
Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station
Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance
Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members
Meets the HEMSI standard on response times

Qualifications

1) Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals
2) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
a. State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT
b. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
c. EVOC – once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain
d. Valid and current driver’s license
3) Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required
undergraduate EMT certificate