EMT - Decatur Morgan EMS - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers seeks an EMT to administer life support care in pre-hospital settings, adhering to state protocols and medical control guidance. You will assess patients, establish priorities, and deliver rapid interventions at the scene.

You will document care, monitor vital signs, and communicate with hospital teams while maintaining readiness of vehicle and equipment. A valid Alabama EMS EMT license and CPR are required, with driving safely a must.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Alabama EMT license (EMSP) required; valid and current.
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record.
• CPR certification required upon hire or during provisional period.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness or injury to determine procedures and need for assistance.
• Prioritize and perform life-saving medical interventions on scene.
• Restore and stabilize cardiac, pulseless, and non-breathing patients.
• Administer initial treatment and record vital signs accurately.
• Communicate with hospital/TCC using approved methods.
• Document patient care and maintain vehicle/station readiness.

Skills

Math skills

Language skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT

Valid driver’s license

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/or paramedic.

Responsibilities

Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or
need for additional assistance.
Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking
Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station
Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance
Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members
Meets the HEMSI standard on response times

Qualifications

Education required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Certificate, License or Registration: State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT. Valid and current driver's license. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification upon hire or obtained within provisional period.

Additional skills/experience:

• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


• Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.