Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state.

 

Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, emergency medical technician performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.  These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sickUnderstands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals and labelsUses eyes, ears, hands and fingers with skillActs quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measuresCommunicates with peopleChange from one duty to another frequentlyFollow and/or give precise instructionsRecords and interprets information accuratelyAble to care for patients of all ages

 

License or Certification:
Licensure & Certification: Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Alabama required

 

Education:  High school graduate or GED.  Maintain current BLS certification.

 

Experience: No previous experience required