Paramedic - Red Bay EMS - FT - Shift Varies at Huntsville Hospital Health System, Red Bay, AL

Paramedic - Red Bay EMS - FT - Shift Varies at Huntsville Hospital Health System in Red Bay, AL. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Job Locations US-AL-Red Bay Hospital Red Bay Hospital Requisition ID 2026-69824 Position Type Regular Full-Time Department Number EMS-64417 Department Name Red Bay EMS Shift Varies Category (Portal Searching) Ambulance/Emergency Medical Services Overview Administers advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewideTreatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians as authorized and directed by physician by performing thefollowing duties. 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 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. Qualifications Hard Skill Requirements: 1) Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required undergraduate NRP certificate 2) Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals 3) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: a. State of Alabama EMSP License as Paramedic b. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification c. EVOC – once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain d. Valid and current driver’s license