Paramedic

• Operate an emergency vehicle
• Assess the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency
• Control the hazards at an emergency scene as trained and directed
• Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establishes the priorities for emergency care.
• Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, treat injuries or illness using advanced life support techniques and medications. These techniques may include the following: airway management with endotracheal tubes or cricothyroidotomy, intravenous therapy, heart monitoring with an Electrocardiographic (ECG) device, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, administration of any type of parenterally, orally, or topically approved medication or solution, needle chest decompression, gastric and oral/tracheal suctioning, and all Basic Life Support techniques.
• Extricate patients from entrapment.
• Provide special rescue services where trained in those specific areas.
• Perform triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations.
• Lift and moves patients.
• Utilize specialized communication equipment to consult with physicians and/or notify hospitals of patient's condition.
• Complete detailed documentation on patient care and transport.
• Understand and use appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials, incident command system, bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and controlled substances.
• Reports verbally to receiving Physician as to the patient's condition and interventions performed.
• Maintains, cleans, restocks emergency supplies and equipment.
• Attends continuing medical education (CME) on an ongoing basis.

• NREMT-Paramedic
• Alabama State Paramedic EMSP license
• ACLS certification
• NIMS Training
• PALS Training
• CPR certification

• Knowledge of appropriate safety equipment when exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and clinics
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret information and make decisions with a partner once trained
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Ability to respond to phone calls and emails quickly.
• Ability to mix own medications with correct knowledge of proper concentrations.

Benefits

• 100% company-covered BlueCross BlueShield Gold Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year of employment.
• Paid time off.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 150 lbs. independently, more with assistance.
• Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull.
• Ability to work in a confined and mobile environment.