Paramedic

Prime Healthcare Services; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services' Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL is seeking a skilled Paramedic to support emergency department operations during night shifts. You will perform IVs, EKGs, vital signs monitoring, airway management, and patient transport under hospital protocols.

We require a valid paramedic license, 3 years of field experience, and current BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Join our trauma care team and contribute to high-acuity patient care with supervision from

Qualifications

• Paramedic license required and must be current.
• 3 years of paramedic field experience required.
• Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Dysrhythmia exam completed with ≥84% within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist with airway management and resuscitation efforts during emergencies.
• Provide wound care and assist with immobilization and splinting as needed.
• Support patient transport to diagnostics and inpatient units, and assist with room turnover.

Skills

Airway management

IV insertion

EKG interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Paramedic license (OEM/ADPH)

BCLS (AHA)

ACLS

PALS

Dysrhythmia exam

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/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf