Emergency Medical Technician - Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) - 528740

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

2d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Job Summary: The Emergency Medical Technician provides out of hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients, including non-emergency/routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Additional Department Summary: Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Completes incident reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides out of hospital emergency medical care
• Provides transportation for critical and emergent patients
• Functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight
• Completes incident reports in a timely and accurate manner

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED