EMT - Russellville EMS - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide life support care in pre-hospital settings under state protocols and medical control physicians. You will assess patients, administer initial treatments, monitor vital signs, and coordinate with hospital staff to ensure rapid, safe transport.

The ideal candidate holds a Alabama EMSP EMT license, a valid driver's license, and Healthcare Provider CPR, with strong math, reading, and writing skills for documenting care

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required with EMSP EMT licensure in Alabama.
• CPR certification and valid driver\'s license required.
• Strong ability to read, interpret safety rules and procedures.

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.
• Maintains driving status and communicates with hospital/TCC personnel.
• Maintains credentials and documents patient care in approved reporting methods.
• Keeps vehicle and station clean and ready; assists in coordinating additional personnel on scene.

Skills

Mathematics

Language Skills

Writing Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT

Valid and current driver\'s license

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.