EMT - Red Bay Hospital, Ambulance Transport, Full Time, 24 Hour Shifts

Huntsville Hospital; Russellville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EMT Basic to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during emergency situations. This role involves patient assessment, emergency care, and effective communication with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have a current Alabama EMT Basic/Driver license and BLS certification, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient advocacy and safety. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about emergency medical services and ready to take on the challenges of this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Alabama EMT Basic/Driver license and BLS certification.
• Flexible scheduling and acceptable driving record are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect vehicle equipment daily; ensure cleanliness.
• Assess and treat patients based on needs and protocols.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Care

Record Keeping

Data Collection

Patient Advocacy

Driving Skills

Education

Current Alabama license as EMT Basic/Driver

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

The roles and responsibilities of the EMT Basic include personal safety and the safety of others, patient assessment and emergency care; safe lifting and moving, patient transport and transfer, record keeping and data collection, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Daily pre-run vehicle equipment preparation and inspection; vehicle and office cleaning.
• Collects and documents all pertinent information.
• Confirms dispatch information, determines best route to and from call, drives responsibly and safely.
• Parks ambulance safely and determines additional resources needs, initiates assessment and treatment based on patient needs.
• Contacts receiving facility and continues on going assessment and treatment as determined by patient needs per protocols and on line medical control.
• Transfers patient, all records and information to receiving facility staff.
• Restocks ambulance, replaces drug boxes and equipment, and completes all reports and data information.

Qualifications

Education: Current Alabama license as EMT Basic/Driver. BLS required.

Experience: None required.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Acceptable driver record; capable of working overtime as required; flexible to scheduling to meet the department and hospital staffing needs.