Paramedic

careers-primehealthcare; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Paramedic to support ER operations, IV starts, EKGs, and airway management. You will play a key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working under hospital protocols with nursing and physician teams.

Required: current paramedic license, 3 years of experience, and active BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; on-call requirements apply. Night shifts, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current paramedic license issued by OEM/ADPH.
• 3 years of paramedic experience.
• BCLS (AHA) certificate current upon hire.
• ACLS current within 30 days of hire.
• PALS current within 30 days of hire.
• BVP current within 30 days of hire.
• Dysrhythmia exam score ≥84% within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion and EKG acquisition under supervision.
• Assist airway management and resuscitation efforts.
• Provide wound care and support during emergencies.
• Transport patients to diagnostic areas or units.
• Stock supplies and assist with point-of-care testing.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS for trauma care.

Skills

EMS Experience

Education

Paramedic License (OEM/ADPH)

Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, PALS

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available:Nights

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours:12-hour shifts-7:00pm to 7:00am

Location:Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

We are seeking aParamedic,sometimesreferred to as ourEmergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) orEmergencyRoomTechnician(ER Tech).AParamedicwho willassist with tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management.The Paramedicplay a key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies.The Paramedic willuse many of their field skills,who willalways perform under hospital protocols and supervision.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signsmonitoringunder supervision
• Assistwith airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts
• Provide wound care, apply splints,assistwith suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies
• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units andassistingwith room turnover and preparation
• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing aspermittedbyourhospital policy
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, andassistwith clinical procedures and transitions of care

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the OEM/ADPH
• 3 years of paramedic experience
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• BVP 30days upon hire and maintain current
• Dysrhythmia exam completed with a score of at least 84% within 30 days of hire date.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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