Advanced EMT - Highlands EMS - PRN - Shift Varies

About the role

This position administers 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 and/or paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
• Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulseless, non-breathing patients.
• Administers initial treatment at the emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
• Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
• Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI-approved communication methods.
• Maintains up-to-date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
• Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI-approved reporting methods.
• Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
• Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking.
• Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to the emergency vehicle.
• Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station.
• Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
• Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members.
• Meets the HEMSI standard on response times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required undergraduate EMT certificate.
• State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT.
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
• EVOC – once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain.
• Valid and current driver’s license.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

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.