EMT - Helen Keller - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers seeks a dedicated EMS professional to provide life support in pre-hospital settings. You will assess patients, administer initial care, and document vital signs while coordinating with hospital teams.

The role requires an Alabama EMSP EMT license, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification, with strict adherence to protocols and readiness at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Alabama EMSP EMT license and valid driver's license required.
• CPR certification required on hire or within probation.

Responsibilities

• Assesses illness/injury to establish prioritized medical procedures.
• Restores and stabilizes cardiac/pulseless/non-breathing patients.
• Administers initial treatment at the emergency scene and records vital signs.
• Maintains driving status and communicates with hospital/TCC personnel.
• Keeps credentials up to date and documents care per reporting methods.
• Maintains vehicle/station readiness, restocks supplies, and performs minor maintenance.
• Ensures safety procedures and coordinates additional personnel on scene.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and families and meets response times.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Language Skills

Writing Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.