Paramedic - Marshall EMS - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital in Alabama is seeking a qualified Paramedic to administer advanced life support care in pre-hospital settings, following state protocols and medical direction. You will assess injuries, stabilize patients, IV access, airway management, and transport to treatment centers.

Candidates must hold a High School diploma or GED, an NRP certificate, Alabama EMSP Paramedic license, CPR, EVOC training, and possess strong math, reading, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures.
• Writing: legibly write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish medical procedures to be followed.
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient.
• Initiates intravenous fluids for medications or to replace fluids.
• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
• Transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
• Communicates with hospital and physicians in person and by radio or telephone.

Skills

Math

Language

Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

NRP certificate

Job description

Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI 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.