Paramedic - HIGHLANDS EMS- PRN - Shift Varies

About the role

Administers advanced 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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need 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 the 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 significant incidents.
• 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, and equipment.
• 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.

Requirements

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

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.