Emergency Medical Technician - Prov Emergency Room - Providence

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area.

We seek EMT professionals to provide on-scene care and transport support with prompt arrival and action planning. You will monitor patient condition, use medical equipment, and communicate findings to the primary Registered Staff Nurse while adhering to

Qualifications

• Requires EMT course graduation and licensure in Alabama.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.
• Arrives to the scene, determines the situation, and develops a plan of action.
• Monitors patient condition and performs data collection.
• Communicates findings and patient condition to the Registered Staff Nurse.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.

Skills

EMT course completion

Patient assessment

On-scene care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT course graduation

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Provides support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport
• Arrives to the scene of an emergency, determines the situation, and develops a plan of action
• Uses appropriate medical equipment and comprehends the severity of the injury
• Monitors patient condition and performs data collection
• Communicates findings and patient condition to primary Registered Staff Nurse
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and graduation of an EMT course Required
• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech - licensure in the state of Alabama Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.