Emergency Department Paramedic — Day Shift

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Paramedic (also called ECT/ED Tech/ER Tech) for Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. You will assist with IV starts, EKGs, vital signs, airway support, and trauma care under hospital protocols.

This full-time role requires a valid paramedic license, 3 years of experience, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, transport patients, and help with airways and resuscitation.

Qualifications

• Current and valid paramedic license (OEM/ADPH).
• Minimum 3 years paramedic field experience.
• BCLS (AHA) certification on hire; maintain current.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire; maintain.
• PALS certification within 30 days; maintain.
• Dysrhythmia exam with 84% or higher within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and resuscitation support.
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond to emergencies.
• Transport patients to diagnostic areas and assist with room turnover.
• Stock supplies and support trauma care, high-acuity management, and transitions of care.

Skills

Paramedic license

3 years experience

BCLS (AHA)

ACLS within 30 days

PALS within 30 days

Dysrhythmia exam 84%+

Education

Paramedic certification/license

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Paramedic (also called ECT/ED Tech/ER Tech) for Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. You will assist with IV starts, EKGs, vital signs, airway support, and trauma care under hospital protocols.

This full-time role requires a valid paramedic license, 3 years of experience, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, transport patients, and help with airways and resuscitation.