ER Attendant III Paramedic, Marshall Medical Centers North, ER, Full time, 2nd Shift

Pre-hospital Ems Transport Liaison / Ed Paramedic

The Pre-hospital EMS Transport Liaison / ED Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to assist Emergency Department staff in the intake, triage and transitional care of patients arriving by ambulance particularly in situations involving ED patient overload which may create delays in bed/room assignment and offloading of EMS patients. The individual possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent patient care under the direction of the Emergency Department Charge Nurse, RNs and ED Physicians and in adherence to institutional/departmental policies and procedures. The individual will also provide multi-functional assistance to ED staff and Physicians as necessary during intervals when intake and transitional attendance of EMS patients is not immediately required and as allowed within defined and authorized scope of practice and established limitations. The Pre-hospital EMS Transport Liaison / ED Paramedic must complete any and all required departmental orientation, education and competencies in accordance with established policies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an ADPH approved EMS Program

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Licensure by the ADPH as a Paramedic

Must maintain ADPH Credentialing

Maintain ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS and CPR

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1 year Paramedic experience on ALS transport service and/or ED Paramedic experience

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 and is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a "Top Quality Performer" among America's hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers' patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.