Paramedic

Riverview Regional Medical Center•Gadsden, AL

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic, also referred to as an Emergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech), or Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech), assists with clinical tasks in a hospital emergency department, including starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management. The role contributes to trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies. Paramedics use field skills while following hospital protocols and working under supervision. This is a full-time, day-shift role at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Requirements

Hold a current and valid paramedic license issued by the OEM/ADPH.
Have 3 years of paramedic experience.
Have a current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it.
Obtain ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
Obtain PALS within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
Obtain BVP within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
Complete the dysrhythmia exam with a score of at least 84% within 30 days of the hire date.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical procedures, including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital-sign monitoring under supervision.
Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, advanced airway procedures, and resuscitation efforts.
Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies.
Transport patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units and assist with room turnover and preparation.
Stock essential supplies and perform point-of-care testing as permitted by hospital policy.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, clinical procedures, and transitions of care.