EMT - Helen Keller - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital; Tuscumbia (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Alabama seeks a skilled EMS professional to administer life support care in pre-hospital settings per state protocols and medical control. You will assess, treat, document, and coordinate with hospital staff while maintaining readiness and safety.

Requirements include an Alabama EMSP EMT license, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, and a GED/high school diploma. Join a team committed to patient-centered care and rapid response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT is required.
• Valid driver’s license and CPR certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish procedures and need for additional assistance.
• Works to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and records vital signs.
• Maintains insurable driving status and keeps vehicle/ station ready.
• Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by approved methods.
• Keeps credentials current with licensing and protocol changes.
• Documents patient care in approved reporting methods.
• Observes safety procedures for vehicle and station.
• Restocks supplies and equipment to keep unit ready.
• Performs minor vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintains clean, orderly vehicle and station surroundings.
• Directs/adds coordination of additional personnel on scene.
• Reports to work consistently and maintains attendance.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Meets HEMSI response-time standards.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Language skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Alabama EMSP License as EMT

Valid driver’s license

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification

Job description

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.