Paramedic - Athens EMS - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Athens, AL

About The Position

Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with statewide treatment protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by a physician. The role provides emergency assessment and treatment, supports patient transport, communicates with medical personnel, and maintains assigned ambulance equipment and records. The position is PRN, with varying shifts. As an employee of HH Health System, the incumbent is expected to support its mission, vision, and values by providing patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with high-quality service and courtesy and respect. Duties listed are not exhaustive; the employee may be assigned other job-related duties. The position is at will and does not create an employment contract.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Required undergraduate National Registered Paramedic (NRP) certificate.
Alabama EMSP License as a Paramedic.
Valid and current driver's license.
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification upon hire or obtained within the provisional period.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training; once employed or promoted, must obtain and maintain it.

Responsibilities

Assess the nature and extent of illnesses or injuries, prioritize medical procedures, and determine whether additional assistance is needed.
Restore and stabilize heart rhythm in pulseless, nonbreathing patients.
Monitor cardiac patients.
Initiate intravenous fluids to administer medications or replace fluids lacking in the body.
Perform endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients.
Administer medication and drug injections.
Provide initial treatment at emergency scenes and take and record patients’ vital signs.
Assist in extricating trapped victims and transport sick and injured persons to treatment centers.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions, reactions to drugs and treatments, and significant incidents to physicians.
Drive the ambulance to and from emergency scenes.
Communicate with hospitals, physicians, and other medical personnel in person and by radio or telephone.
Keep current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and the application of new drugs, materials, and equipment.
Prepare required reports and maintain activity records.
Requisition and restock supplies, materials, and equipment.
Clean and perform minor maintenance on the assigned emergency vehicle.
Direct and coordinate additional personnel at the scene, including volunteer responders.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.