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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) - 529839

The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$21.25/hrFull-time

Job Summary

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients, including non-emergency/routine medical transports and life threatening emergencies.

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Licensed as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician by the State of Alabama

Skills and Knowledge

  • Ability to lift/push up to 200 pounds
  • Working knowledge of the University of Alabama campus and surrounding area
  • Functional understanding of basic and advanced ambulance equipment
  • Functional understanding of communications equipment, including telephone, 2-way radios, and recording equipment
  • Excellent clinical, organizational, and administrative skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff and health care professionals
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and the requirement to follow HIPAA regulations at all times
  • Ability to cope with stressful conditions
  • Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability
  • Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative
  • Working knowledge of data entry and Microsoft Office
  • Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR/AED First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire

Department/Organization

208124 - CCHS EMS

Normal Work Schedule

Varies; must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Department Summary

Performs interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. Leads stabilization and safe transport of patients needing emergency care. Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight, and serves as a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Completes incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status.

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