Intermediate EMT, PRN, Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Paramedics to join their team in providing critical emergency medical services. In this role, you will demonstrate your commitment to patient care by performing essential duties such as obtaining vital signs, assisting with venipuncture, and ensuring the operational readiness of emergency equipment. You will work closely with licensed nurses and local healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while furthering your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about emergency medical services and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license in Alabama required for patient care.
• Ability to perform EKGs, venipuncture, and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Perform ambulance and equipment maintenance.
• Respond to emergency calls and deliver patient care.
• Document patient care accurately.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Patient Care

Communication

Technical Skills

Education

Paramedic License

Tools

Cardiac Monitors

Defibrillator

Intravenous Equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state.

Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, paramedic/intermediate EMTs performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1. Performs ambulance maintenance, equipment maintenance and ensures radio equipment is operational.

2. Responds to calls within time guidelines and delivers care appropriate to needs of patient within basic and advanced life support guidelines.

3. Maintains competency in delivery of emergency medical care requiring the use of suction, immobilization equipment, intravenous infusions, medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacer and performance of other skills within scope of practice.

4. Participates in continuous education program to improve competence in ambulance service and operations.

5. Working knowledge of city / county geography and ability to safety drive an ambulance under emergency conditions.

6. Completes patient care reports at time of care delivery and accurately documents care.

7. Adheres to facility guidelines along with state / federal laws, regulations and guidelines for emergency medical services.

8. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with local pre-hospital providers, hospital and within the community that is served.

9. Able to lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.

10. Communicates with receiving facility to receive medical direction and provide critical information.

11. Communicates with call coordinators and / or dispatch to receive call data.

12. Perform basic patient care with minimal supervision and within established policies on all age groups within the Emergency Department, such as but not limited to vital signs, venipuncture within hospital guidelines.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick
• Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labels
• Uses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skill
• Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures
• Communicates with people
• Change from one duty to another frequently
• Follow and/or give precise instructions
• Records and interprets information accurately
• Able to care for patients of all ages

License or Certification:Licensure & Certification: Paramedic License in the state of Alabama required