• Job Description

  Req#: 4985
  JOB SUMMARY FOR BASIC EMT, ADVANCED EMT, PARAMEDIC:
  
  A EMT Basic is a highly specialized health care professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital (out-of-hospital) environment for the purpose of stabilizing and transporting the patient to an appropriate medical facility by ambulance.
  An Emergency Medical Technician -Basic is the initial level of training for EMTs. EMT-B skills include CPR, first aid, airway management, oxygen administration, spinal immobilization, bleeding control and traction splinting. EMT-Basics are also trained in use of the pharyngeo-tracheal lumen ("PTL") or CombiTube advanced airway adjuncts, and the activation of aeromedical assets.
  
  EDUCATION:
  Graduation from an ADPH approved Basic Program
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  Licensure by the ADPH as a Basic
  Valid Alabama motor vehicle operator’s license
  Must maintain ADPH Credentialing
  A EMT Advanced is a highly specialized health care professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital (out-of-hospital) environment for the purpose of stabilizing and transporting the patient to an appropriate medical facility by ambulance.
  An Emergency Medical Technician -Advanced is the level of training between Basic (EMT-B) and Paramedic. Intermediate is a level of training that allows several more invasive procedures than are allowed at the basic level, including IV therapy, endotrachael intubation, use of cardiac monitors/ECGs, and provides for enhanced assessment skills.
  
  EDUCATION:
  Graduation from an ADPH approved Advanced Program
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  Licensure by the ADPH as an Advanced.
  Valid Alabama motor vehicle operator’s license
  Must maintain ADPH Credentialing
  A Paramedic is a highly specialized health care professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital (out-of-hospital) environment for the purpose of stabilizing and transporting the patient to an appropriate medical facility by ambulance.
  Paramedics function under the authority and indirect supervision of a physician, both through standing protocols (off-line medical control) or through direct physician consultation.
  
  EDUCATION:
  Graduation from an ADPH approved Paramedic Program
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  Licensure by the ADPH as a Paramedic.
  Valid Alabama motor vehicle operator’s license
  Must maintain ADPH Credentialing

• About the company

  World-class healthcare with a personal touch. Not monitored 24/7. For emergencies call 911.

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