ADVANCED EMT -PART TIME

Ultipro; Ferriday (LA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pafford Emergency Medical Services is seeking a skilled EMS professional to provide advanced life support, lead on-scene treatment, and coordinate patient transport to definitive care. The role requires current AEMT, ACLS, and PALS certifications, a valid driver’s license, and readiness to operate under high-stress conditions across diverse environments.

The incumbent will maintain equipment, complete accurate documentation, and participate in ongoing training to ensure top-tier emergency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education preferred.
• Unrestricted AEMT licensure/certification and CPR required.
• ACLS and PALS certification required; driver’s license unrestricted.
• ICS 100/200 (IS-100/200) and 300/400 preferred; FEMA IS-800 and NIMS 700 required.
• CEVO or EVOC training must be completed by date of hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide and direct fast Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured using ALS skills.
• Lead first responders at the scene and coordinate patient care with hospital staff.
• Perform medical assessments and administer treatment per protocols.
• Transport patients and operate emergency vehicles safely.
• Document patient information, treatment provided, and disposition for billing.
• Maintain equipment and participate in continuing education to keep certifications current.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or advanced degree preferred

Unrestricted AEMT Licensure / Certification

CPR for Health Care Provider

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Unrestricted state driver’s license

ICS 100 & 200; 300 & 400 (preferred)

FEMA IS-800

NIMS 700

CEVO or EVOC (required at hire)

Description du poste

ProvidesAdvanced Life Supportincludingmedicalevaluation,treatment andstabilizationof the criticallyillandinjured;responds toemergencyrescuesituationsinvolving potential loss of life or bodily injury;maintainscontrol, manages and directs patient care at thesceneof a pre-hospital emergency; provides training andinstructiontolessertrained personnel; performs other dutiesasrequired.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of peripheral and intra-osseous lines, supra-glottic airways, endotracheal intubations, fluid and drug therapy, and AED use including defibrillation;
• Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis;
• Performscritical physical examinations;
• Understands and anticipates thepharmacologicaltreatment of critically ill and injuredpatients;
• Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentation ofnon-cardiacemergenciesand institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential forthepreservation oflife;
• Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity;
• Responsible formanaging anddirectingallfirstresponders at the scene of a medical emergency such asEMR's,Police Departments,and EMT's;
• Responsiblefor qualitypatient-careas established by the Company;
• Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes;
• Maintains effective communication with physician on duty athospitalto relatepatientcondition and obtain orders fortreatment;
• Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;
• Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;
• Operatesemergency vehiclesina safemannerunderall conditions;
• Cleansandmaintainsequipment;
• Properlycompletes patient statistics and medicalinformationforms foradministrativeuse;
• Performstechnical rescues inremovingvictimsfromvariedterrainandcircumstances; and,
• Followsstandard operating policies and procedures as developed and directedby theCompany.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance)vehicles;
• Cleans and maintains living quarters;
• Maintains recordsof vehicles, supplies,training and dailywork;and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Thesupervisormakes assignments in terms ofshiftstobe worked andthe generalscope ofthework assignment.The incumbentperformstheworkinaccordance withthe procedures, policies and medicalordersprovided.Theincumbentmustexercisejudgmentinapplying the proper guideline to the propersituation.Thework isspotchecked and evaluatedon the basis of feedbackfrom the patient, medicalstaff andothers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Required, Associates Degree or advanced degree preferred
• Must possess and maintain unrestricted AEMT Licensure / Certification
• Must possess and maintain CPR for the Health Care Provider (AHA, ASHI, ECSI)
• Must possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Must possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Must possess and maintain unrestricted state driver’s license.
• Certification in IC S 100 & 200; 300 & 400 preferred but not required;
• Certification in FEMA IS-800;
• Must possess NIMS 700.
• Must have completed CEVO or EVOC upon date of hire
• Good knowledge of thestreet systems,addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipmentandtheemergencymedical equipment used inAdvancedLife Support.
• perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy;
• understandand effectivelydealwith emotional and medical needsof victimsof injuries, acute illnesses, orpsychologicalemergencies;
• maintaina professionalandobjective approach to thecareof ill or injuredpersons;
• learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and in pre-hospital care;
• perform a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment;
• direct theworkof,andteachotherpersonnel;
• understandandfolloworal and writteninstructionsandorders;
• maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel, and the general public;
• driveand operateemergencyambulanceunits;and,
• authorreportswithnarrativeandnumeric information.
  Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree ofacademic andpractical knowledge inemergencymedicine,andmustattend sufficient continuing educationclasses, courses, and seminars both onandoff duty to maintainannual certification,as required by thestatein which you willbeworking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 125 pounds and occasionally up to 250 pounds with assistance.
• Capability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods during shifts, which may exceed 12 hours.
• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly to assist patients and operate equipment.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use medical equipment, write reports, and perform CPR.
• Visual acuity to assess patient conditions, read small print on medical devices, and monitor surroundings during emergency responses.
• Hearing ability sufficient to understand spoken information in noisy environments, such as sirens or crowded scenes.
• Stamina to endure high-stress situations, irregular hours, and physical demands of emergency medical care.
• Capacity to work in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme weather, confined spaces, and potentially hazardous scenes.

**PLEASE NOTE:

PaffordEmergency Medical Services reserves theright,at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicantswhosegeneral or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medicalequipmentand extractinjuredpersons from a widevarietyof situations. Situation can involvevehicular,industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in ourcoveragearea. At times theworkrequires movement overvarioustypes of terrain,(hilly,steep, rocky, rough,and/orwet/slipperysurfaces).The incumbent at all times must be able to carry or help carrysomeonefrom thesiteof theinjury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter)and attend the injured partytothe hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent mustsee,hear, and communicatewiththe injured party.

Incumbents will be issued and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms, as well as all issued equipment.

Incumbents are required to carry a company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment.

**PLEASE NOTE:

PaffordEmergency Medical Services reserves theright,at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicantswhosegeneral or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities.

EEO Statement:

Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual