EMT-Basic: Ambulance Driver & Patient Care Specialist

Marshall Medical Centers; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers seeks an EMT-BASIC with a valid Alabama license to provide critical patient care and safe driving in emergency situations. The role involves on-scene treatment, vital signs monitoring, and communication with hospital staff.

The EMT-BASIC will drive emergency vehicles, maintain credentials, and ensure rapid, accurate documentation of care while contributing to a high standard of patient service in urgent environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed as EMT-BASIC/DRIVER by the Alabama State Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness or injury to determine medical procedures and priorities.
• Stabilize patients and restore circulation as needed.
• Administer initial treatment at the scene and record vital signs.
• Drive emergency vehicles safely and maintain driving credentials.
• Communicate with hospital personnel using approved methods.
• Document patient care in approved reporting systems.
• Maintain readiness of vehicle and equipment.
• Assist in coordinating additional personnel on scene.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency vehicle operation

Vital signs monitoring

Education

EMT-BASIC license (Alabama)

Job description

Marshall Medical Centers seeks an EMT-BASIC with a valid Alabama license to provide critical patient care and safe driving in emergency situations. The role involves on-scene treatment, vital signs monitoring, and communication with hospital staff.

The EMT-BASIC will drive emergency vehicles, maintain credentials, and ensure rapid, accurate documentation of care while contributing to a high standard of patient service in urgent environments.