Emergency Medical Responder - Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) - 528741

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Responder assists with stabilization and safe transport of patients needing emergency care. Completes incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Certified Emergency Medical Responder by the State of Alabama
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR/AED First Aid certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
Must be able to lift/push up to 200 pounds; this position will assist in the evacuation of sick and injured persons during an emergency
Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen
Working knowledge of the University of Alabama campus and surrounding area
Functional understanding of basic equipment typically found on an ambulance
Functional understanding of communications equipment, including telephone, 2-way radios, and recording equipment
Excellent clinical, organizational, and administrative skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and health care professionals
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and the requirement to follow HIPPA regulations at all times
Ability to cope with stressful conditions
Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative
Working knowledge of data entry and Microsoft Office
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources
A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position
A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made