Paramedic - Huntsville EMS - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Centers seeks a certified Emergency Medical Paramedic to administer advanced life support in pre-hospital settings. The role requires Alpama EMSP license, NRP certification, and a valid driver’s license with CPR certification.

Responsibilities include assessing injuries, stabilizing patients, initiating IVs, performing endotracheal intubation, administering medications, and transporting patients to treatment facilities. EVOC training must be completed after employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NRP certificate required.
• Alabama EMSP Paramedic license required.
• Valid driver license and Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
• EVOC training after employment/ promotion must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to prioritize procedures and determine need for additional help.
• Restore and stabilize heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients.
• Monitor cardiac patients and manage IV fluids for medication or fluid replacement.
• Perform endotracheal intubation to secure airways and ventilation.
• Administer medications and drugs and document patient vitals and response.
• Transport patients to treatment centers and coordinate with hospital staff and other responders.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Language skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NRP certificate

EMS Paramedic license (Alabama)

Job description

Overview

Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HH EMS Medical Control Physicians as authorized and directed by physician by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or
• need for additional assistance.
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient.
• Monitors cardiac patient.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body.
• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
• Administers injections of medications and drugs.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant
• incidents.
• Drives ambulance to and from emergency scene.
• Communicates with hospital, physician, and other medical personnel in person and by radio or telephone.
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and application of new drugs, material, and
• equipment.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
• Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance to assigned emergency vehicle.
• Responsible for direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Education required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required undergraduate National Registered Paramedic (NRP) certificate

Certificate, License or Registration: State of Alabama EMSP License as Paramedic. Valid and current driver's license. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification upon hire or obtained within provisional period. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training (once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain)

Additional skills/experience:

• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.