Field Paramedic: Advanced Life Support

Huntsville Hospital; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to administer advanced life support in pre-hospital settings in accordance with state protocols and medical control physicians. Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, stabilizing rhythms, IV administration, airway management, and transport to the hospital.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, NRParmedic certification, Alabama EMSP license, CPR, and EVOC training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with National Registered Paramedic (NRP) certification.
• Alabama EMSP license current and valid; EVOC training may be required after hire.
• CPR certification required on hire or within provisional period.

Responsibilities

• Assesses illness/injury to determine priority procedures.
• Stabilizes and assists with patient care in pre-hospital setting.
• Initiates IVs and administers medications; performs endotracheal intubation as needed.
• Monitors patient condition and communicates with hospital and physicians.
• Transports patients to treatment center; operates ambulance safely.
• maintains records, requisitions supplies, and updates protocols as directed.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Language skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NRP certificate

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to administer advanced life support in pre-hospital settings in accordance with state protocols and medical control physicians. Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, stabilizing rhythms, IV administration, airway management, and transport to the hospital.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, NRParmedic certification, Alabama EMSP license, CPR, and EVOC training.