Emergency Department Technician - Emergency Department - PM (717)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

UAB Medicine is hiring an Emergency Department EMT/Paramedic assistant to support the ER team in Birmingham. You will provide compassionate patient care in collaboration with physicians and nurses, prepare patients for exams, and help collect patient history while keeping records confidential. Two years of EMT/Paramedic experience and an active EMT license with BLS certification are required.

A full-time shift schedule includes 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 3–11 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of EMT or EMT-Paramedic experience is required.
• Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma required.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care in the hospital emergency room by working with doctors and nurses.
• Prepare patients for examinations/treatments.
• Assist in collection of patient history and ensure confidentiality of records.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Sign-on bonus: $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 3-11 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

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Job Description

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), to provide compassionate patient care in the hospital emergency room by working with doctors and nurses, and providing some of the routine care involved in treating patients. To prepare patients for examinations/treatments. To assist in collection of patient history and ensure confidentiality of records.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of EMT or EMT-Paramedic experience is required. Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Position Overview

Pay range: $0.00 - $0.00 / hour

Pay range: $XX,XXX - $XX,XXX / year

Sign-on bonus: $5,000 new hire sign-on bonus may be available (full-time only)

Shifts: full-time and part-time AM and PM, weekends AM and PM, flexi/PRN

Schedules: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 3-11 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

Insert write-up here.

Job Description

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), to provide compassionate patient care in the hospital emergency room by working with doctors and nurses, and providing some of the routine care involved in treating patients. To prepare patients for examinations/treatments. To assist in collection of patient history and ensure confidentiality of records.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of EMT or EMT-Paramedic experience is required. Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.