EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN I OPELIKA

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking an EMT I to perform pre-hospital care in accordance with Alabama protocols. You will assess patients, provide appropriate care, and relay essential information to team members to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires completion of EMT I, EVOC, and BLS within specified timelines, with National Registry certification upon hire unless grandfathered. Strong driving safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of EMT I Certificate program.
• EVOC and BLS certifications within 90 days.
• National Registry must be obtained upon hire unless grandfathered.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital care following Alabama protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and relay information to the care team.
• Document care activities accurately for quality and legal purposes.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely in accordance with state rules.

Skills

EMT I Certification

State protocol adherence

Excellent driving & safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

EVOC certification within 90 days

BLS certification within 90 days

National Registry certification upon hire

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

The EMT I performs pre-hospital care in a holistic systematic way, produces quality patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Utilizes State of Alabama Protocols to deliver quality patient care. Incorporates data and information to improve patient care. Performs a comprehensive patient assessment by interpreting multiple, at times conflicting data, and proceeding to give patient care based on findings. Documents patient care activities and relays pertinent patient information to those who have a need to know. Drivers and operates emergency vehicles is a safe manner in accordance to state rules and regulations.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a EMT I Certificate program
• N/A
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• EVOC within 90 days
• BLS within 90 days
• Drivers License
• National Registry upon hire unless grandfathered in before registry was mandatory
• Preferred Education
• Associates Degree
• Preferred Experience
• N/A
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification