Critical Care Paramedic, PRN, Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated paramedics to join their team in delivering critical emergency medical services. In this role, you will respond to emergency calls, provide life-saving care, and maintain equipment to ensure readiness. The ideal candidate will possess a Paramedic License in Alabama and demonstrate the ability to act quickly in emergencies. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and community health. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in fast-paced situations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Paramedic License in Alabama.
• Ability to provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls and provides appropriate medical care.
• Maintains ambulance and equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
• Completes patient care reports and documents care accurately.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient care

Communication skills

Technical understanding

Quick decision-making

Education

Paramedic License in Alabama

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state.

Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, paramedic/intermediate EMTs performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Performs ambulance maintenance, equipment maintenance and ensures radio equipment is operational.

2. Responds to calls within time guidelines and delivers care appropriate to needs of patient within basic and advanced life support guidelines.

3. Maintains competency in delivery of emergency medical care requiring the use of suction, immobilization equipment, intravenous infusions, medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacer and performance of other skills within scope of practice.

4. Participates in continuous education program to improve competence in ambulance service and operations.

5. Working knowledge of city / county geography and ability to safety drive an ambulance under emergency conditions.

6. Completes patient care reports at time of care delivery and accurately documents care.

7. Adheres to facility guidelines along with state / federal laws, regulations and guidelines for emergency medical services.

8. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with local pre-hospital providers, hospital and within the community that is served.

9. Able to lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.

10. Communicates with receiving facility to receive medical direction and provide critical information.

11. Communicates with call coordinators and / or dispatch to receive call data.

12. Perform basic patient care with minimal supervision and within established policies on all age groups within the Emergency Department, such as but not limited to vital signs, venipuncture within hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick
• Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels
• Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill
• Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures
• Communicates with people
• Change from one duty to another frequently
• Follow and/or give precise instructions
• Records and interprets information accurately
• Able to care for patients of all ages

License or Certification:Licensure & Certification: Paramedic License in the state of Alabama required