Locations: Mobile, Alabama
Categories: Clinical
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time
Hours Per Week: 24
Req ID: 23082
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Carries out a treatment plan in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Maintains clear communication with the attending physician, ED nursing and other members of the healthcare team.
Taking vital signs, reporting deviation of normal vital signs
Perform point of care testing
Perform EKG
Perform venipuncture & IV insertion
Collect lab specimens
Assist nursing staff with ED processes during transport downtime (admission, triage, etc .... )
Promote patient safety and & family centered care
Assist with maintaining a well stock orderly environment on the ambulance
Document appropriately in the electronic medical record.
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an EMT-Paramedic course. Required
1 year of paramedic experience is Preferred
Licensed as a paramedic in the state of Alabama Upon Hire Required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Required within six (6) months of hire with a thirty (30) day window for renewal upon expiration. Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama may be required for some positions. Upon Hire Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
