Paramedic II (Driver) - UH Freestanding ED FED - University Hospital

USA Health • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

USA Health is seeking a Paramedic II to provide care at the University Hospital freestanding emergency department and participate as a driver for the USA Southstar ambulance. The role carries out treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, communicates with physicians, ED nursing staff, and other healthcare team members, and supports patient safety and family-centered care. During transport downtime, the employee assists nursing staff with emergency department processes. Employees must meet department, educational, hospital, infection-control, and safety requirements and maintain regular, prompt attendance. Work schedules may include overtime as required. Employees in a regular position working 20 or more hours per week (.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an EMT-Paramedic course.
• Alabama paramedic license.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Valid in-state driver's license; a driving record sufficient to maintain coverage under the University of South Alabama's insurance may be required.
• A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the listed requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One year of paramedic experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate with the attending physician, ED nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Take vital signs and report deviations from normal vital signs.
• Perform point-of-care testing and EKGs.
• Perform venipuncture and IV insertion.
• Collect laboratory specimens.
• Assist nursing staff with emergency department processes, such as admission and triage, during transport downtime.
• Drive the USA Southstar ambulance.
• Promote patient safety and family-centered care.
• Help maintain a well-stocked, orderly ambulance environment.
• Document appropriately in the electronic medical record.
• Complete mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
• Adhere to current infection-control and safety standards.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule, and work overtime as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees in a regular position working 20 or more hours per week (.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED