Being a Paramedic at Medevac Alabama involves assessing, treating, and transporting patients to higher-level care facilities or other designated destinations. This role delivers professional care to an assigned patient population or work site, adhering to established standards of care and principles of continuous quality improvement. It suits a dedicated individual capable of providing advanced life support measures to stabilize critically ill or injured individuals.
Responsibilities
Operate an emergency vehicle
Assess the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency
Control the hazards at an emergency scene as trained and directed
Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establish the priorities for emergency care
Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, treat injuries or illness using advanced life support techniques and medications, including: airway management with endotracheal tubes or cricothyroidotomy, intravenous therapy, heart monitoring with an Electrocardiographic (ECG) device, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, administration of any type of parenterally, orally, or topically approved medication or solution, needle chest decompression, gastric and oral/tracheal suctioning, and all Basic Life Support techniques
Extricate patients from entrapment
Provide special rescue services where trained in those specific areas
Perform triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations
Lift and move patients
Utilize specialized communication equipment to consult with physicians and/or notify hospitals of patient's condition
Complete detailed documentation on patient care and transport
Understand and use appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials, incident command system, bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and controlled substances
Report verbally to receiving Physician as to the patient's condition and interventions performed
Maintain, clean, and restock emergency supplies and equipment
Attend continuing medical education (CME) on an ongoing basis
Requirements
NREMT-Paramedic
Alabama State Paramedic EMSP license
ACLS certification
NIMS Training
PALS Training
CPR certification
Knowledge of appropriate safety equipment when exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and clinics
Critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate and interpret information and make decisions with a partner once trained
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Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Ability to respond to phone calls and emails quickly
Ability to mix own medications with correct knowledge of proper concentrations
Ability to lift a minimum of 150 lbs. independently, more with assistance
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull
Ability to work in a confined and mobile environment
Must pass a drug test and background check as part of the hiring process
Job offer is contingent upon successfully passing these checks to verify provided information and ensure insurability
Drug and alcohol testing may be required after accidents or when there is reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence while at work
Benefits
100% company-covered BlueCross BlueShield Gold Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life and long-term disability insurance
401(k) program with up to 4% match after 1 year of employment
Paid time off
Important Details
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About the Company
At Medevac Alabama, the mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient medical transportation with the utmost professionalism. The company is continually expanding its ground ambulance services to reach more communities across the state, aiming to deliver affordable, high-quality care to populations throughout Alabama while maintaining high levels of clinical excellence, response-time reliability, economic efficiency, customer loyalty, and employee satisfaction.