Paramedic -Emergency Dept

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Riverview was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016. Together they continue a mission of providing quality healthcare in the community it so proudly serves. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com

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The Emergency Department Paramedic under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and Physician provides direct care to patients needing emergency medical treatment. Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate quality care in a cost effective and efficient manner. Works within the scope of EMT-P licensure, provided by the OEM, Office of Emergency Management and the ADPH, Alabama Department of Public Health, and within the competency guidelines of the facility.

Education and Work Experience
1. Current and valid paramedic license issued by the OEM/ADPH
2. 3 years of paramedic experience.
3. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
5. PALS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
6. BVP 30days upon hire and maintain current.
7. Dysrhythmia exam completed with a score of at least 84% within 30 days of hire date.