High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of EMT or EMT-Paramedic experience is required. Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Compensation : Pay Range\: $15.00 - $23.55 / hour - Benefits available for eligible positions include\: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally. UAB Medicine supports work/life balance. The shift available for this unit\: Shift Available: Flexi/PRN Work with the Best at UAB Medicine : UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research. - 6-time Magnet-designated organization - U.S. News & World Report 's Best Hospitals, 1 in Alabama - America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021 - Level I Trauma Center - NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match. Job Description: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), to provide compassionate patient care in the hospital emergency room by working with doctors and nurses, and providing some of the routine care involved in treating patients. To prepare patients for examinations/treatments. To assist in collection of patient history and ensure confidentiality of records. This role will assist in transporting patients via ambulance between facilities in accordance to the hospitals standards. The employee will operate medical equipment, communicate with medical personnel during transport, document patient care and transport information. They will professionally communicate to all members of the health care team and, c ommunicate in a compassionate manner to patients, families and visitors.