ER Attendant II - Madison Hospital Emergency Department - PT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Nurse residency program

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System in Madison, AL seeks an Emergency Services support professional to perform a range of patient care tasks and clerical duties for patients admitted to Emergency Services. The role supports nursing staff by carrying out routine patient care activities.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, with preferred medical experience and BLS certification. This on-site position emphasizes accurate hospital documentation and efficient multitasking in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior medical experience preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
• Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers. BLS must be obtained in the orientation period.
• Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology.
• MOAB must be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of technical patient care activities and clerical support related to patients admitted to Emergency Services.
• Assists nursing personnel by performing routine patient care activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Technical patient care support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MOAB certification

Job description

Overview

Performs a wide variety of technical patient care activities and clerical support related to patients admitted to Emergency Services. Assists nursing personnel by performing routine patient care activities.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications: High school diploma or GED required. Experience: Prior medical experience preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must be familiar with emergency procedures, legal requirements and standard nursing procedures. Must be certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers. BLS for Healthcare Providers must be obtained in the orientation period. Knowledge of hospital forms and patient identification equipment preferred. Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Must be familiar with multi-line telephone systems, copy machine, computer and fax machines. MOAB must be obtained within the first year of employment and maintained current.

About Us

Build your career with us

At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you'll find meaningful work, supportive teams and opportunities to grow within a locally governed, nonprofit health system committed to the communities we serve. Our workplace culture has earned national recognition, including Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026 and Forbes' America's Best-in-State Employers 2025. Huntsville Hospital is the region's primary referral center for advanced and specialty care, home to a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU and North Alabama's Level I Trauma Center. Together, our three Madison County hospitals have 971 licensed beds and offer career opportunities across a wide range of specialties and care settings. Employees have access to continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, Nurse Residency, tuition assistance, child care, wellness resources, an on-site employee pharmacy and health clinic, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a partner in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System

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Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/

Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education

Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al