Paramedic

Overview

Shift’s Available:  Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Paramedic, sometimes referred to as our Emergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) or Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech). A Paramedic who will assist with tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management. The Paramedic play a key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies. The Paramedic will use many of their field skills, who will always perform under hospital protocols and supervision.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision

• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts

• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies

• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units and assisting with room turnover and preparation

• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing as permitted by our hospital policy

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, and assist with clinical procedures and transitions of care

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the OEM/ADPH
• 3 years of paramedic experience
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• BVP 30days upon hire and maintain current
• Dysrhythmia exam completed with a score of at least 84% within 30 days of hire date.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf