The Emergency Medical Tech.- BASIC performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The EMT-BASIC also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operating the ambulance. The EMT–BASIC performs patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-Basic performs Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division..
Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed orneed for additional assistance. Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients. Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs. Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status. Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods. Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes. Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods. Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station. Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle. Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders. Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members Meets the HEMSI standard on response times
Required: Graduate of an accredited High School or GED with a license from the Alabama State Department of Public Health as an EMT-BASIC/DRIVER.
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We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
