Paramedic, Marshall Medical Centers, Full time, 24 / 72 Shifts

Overview

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.

Qualifications

Education required : Graduation from an ADPH approved EMS Program

Licensure / certification : LIcensure by the ADPH as a Paramedic. Valid Alabama Motor vehicle operator's license. Must maintain ADPH

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville - and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers , an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care - often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North , in Guntersville, opened in 1990 - and - is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a "Top Quality Performer" among America's hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers' patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.