Emergency Medical Technician - Prov Emergency Room - Providence

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health on the Gulf Coast is seeking an EMT to join our emergency response team in Mobile, AL. You will provide on-scene and transport care, assess injuries, operate medical equipment, and document patient status for the next level of care.

Requirements include high school diploma, EMT course completion, and Alabama EMT licensure; BCLS is required at hire, ACLS preferred. Training and safety standards are core to our mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and EMT course graduation.
• EMT licensure valid in Alabama.
• BCLS certification required at hire.
• ACLS preferred.

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

EMT course graduation

EMT licensure in Alabama

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

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.