Advanced EMT - Highlands EMS - PRN - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Health System is seeking a dedicated EMS provider for pre-hospital care in Scottsboro, AL. You will assess patients, stabilize emergencies, administer initial treatment, and document care at the scene while maintaining vehicle readiness and communication with hospital staff.

Applicants must hold an Alabama EMSP EMT license, CPR certification, EVOC (progressing after hire), and a valid driver's license. Excellent customer service and adherence to protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Math skills to perform calculations with units and measurements.
• EMSP EMT license and CPR certification required.
• EVOC training required after employment.
• Valid and current driver’s license is required.
• High school diploma/GED with EMT certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures.
• Stabilize cardiac, pulseless, and non-breathing patients.
• Administer initial treatment at the emergency scene and record vital signs.
• Communicate with hospital/EMS staff using approved methods.
• Maintain credentials and stay updated on protocols and licensing changes.
• Document patient care using approved reporting methods.
• Maintain readiness and cleanliness of vehicle and station.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Meet EMS response time standards.

Skills

Math skills

Education

State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

EVOC

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma or GED and EMT certificate

Job description

Overview

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

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

About Us

The Employee Promise : As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of HH Health System. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.