Paramedic - Athens EMS - PRN - Shift Varies at Huntsville Hospital Health System

, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced life support, Cardiac monitoring, Endotracheal intubation, Intravenous therapy, Emergency medical care, Patient assessment, Ambulance operation, Vital signs monitoring, Medical reporting, Emergency scene coordination, Medication administration, Radio communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview 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 orneed 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 significantincidents. 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, andequipment. 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. About Us The Employee Promise: As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of HH Health System. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Responsibilities

The paramedic administers advanced life support care to sick and injured individuals in pre-hospital settings and stabilizes patients during transport. They are also responsible for coordinating on-scene personnel, maintaining medical equipment, and documenting patient conditions for physicians.