Paramedic

Prime Healthcare; Gadsden (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Paramedic (also called ECT/ED Tech/ER Tech) for Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. You will assist with IV starts, EKGs, vital signs, airway support, and trauma care under hospital protocols.

This full-time role requires a valid paramedic license, 3 years of experience, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, transport patients, and help with airways and resuscitation.

Qualifications

• Current and valid paramedic license (OEM/ADPH).
• Minimum 3 years paramedic field experience.
• BCLS (AHA) certification on hire; maintain current.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire; maintain.
• PALS certification within 30 days; maintain.
• Dysrhythmia exam with 84% or higher within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and resuscitation support.
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond to emergencies.
• Transport patients to diagnostic areas and assist with room turnover.
• Stock supplies and support trauma care, high-acuity management, and transitions of care.

Skills

Paramedic license

3 years experience

BCLS (AHA)

ACLS within 30 days

PALS within 30 days

Dysrhythmia exam 84%+

Education

Paramedic certification/license

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours:12-hour shifts–7:00am to 7:00pm

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

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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