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Emergency Medical Responder - Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) - 529824

The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL · 4 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$15.48/hrFull-time

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum $15.48 - Midpoint $18.56 (Hourly N2)

About the Role

The Emergency Medical Responder assists with stabilization and safe transport of patients needing emergency care. Completes incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Schedule

Varies; must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Certified Emergency Medical Responder by the State of Alabama.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR/AED First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
  • Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Ability to lift/push up to 200 pounds; this position will assist in the evacuation of sick and injured persons during an emergency.
  • Working knowledge of the University of Alabama campus and surrounding area.
  • Functional understanding of basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.
  • 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.

Background Investigation

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 before a hiring decision is made.

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