ADVANCED EMT - PART TIME

pafford; Tupelo (MS); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pafford EMS in Tupelo, MS is seeking qualified personnel to provide Advanced Life Support and lead emergency medical responses. The role involves direct patient care, coordination with police and EMTs, and ensuring proper documentation for hospital and billing purposes.

Candidates must hold AEMT licensure, CPR for HCP, ACLS, PALS, and NIMS 700, with CEVO/EVOC training preferred. A valid driver’s license and ongoing training are required.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced degree preferred.
• Must possess and maintain unrestricted AEMT licensure/certification.
• Must possess and maintain CPR for Health Care Providers (AHA/ASHI/ECSI).
• Must possess and maintain ACLS.
• Must possess and maintain PALS.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Certification in FEMA IS-800 preferred.
• Must possess NIMS 700.
• CEVO or EVOC training required by hire date.

Responsabilidades

• Provide and direct fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured.
• Direct first responders at the scene and coordinate patient care.
• Document standardized patient information and care data for hospital and billing.
• Maintain effective communication with on‑duty physicians for orders.
• Transport patients to medical facilities and operate emergency vehicles safely.
• Perform technical rescues and maintain rescue and medical equipment.

Conocimientos

AEMT Licensure

CPR for HCP

ACLS

PALS

NIMS 700

CEVO/EVOC

Educación

HS Diploma or GED

AEMT Certification

CPR Certification

Descripción del empleo

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 for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMR's, Police Departments, and EMT's;
• Responsible for quality patient-care as 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 at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment;
• Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;
• Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions;
• Cleansandmaintainsequipment;
• Properly completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use;
• Performstechnical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and,
• Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance)vehicles;
• Cleans and maintains living quarters;
• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work;and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Thesupervisormakes assignments in terms ofshiftstobe worked andthe generalscope ofthework assignment.The incumbentperformstheworkinaccordance with the procedures, policies and medicalordersprovided.Theincumbentmustexercisejudgmentinapplying the proper guideline to the propersituation.Thework is spotchecked and evaluatedon the basis of feedback from 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 ICD 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 in Advanced Life Support.
• perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy;
• understandand effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies;
• maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons;
• 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 the work of, and teach other personnel;
• understandand follow oral and written instructions and orders;
• 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;
• drive and operate emergency ambulance units;and,
• author reports with narrative and numeric information.
  Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency medicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both onandoffduty to maintain annual certification, as required by the state in which you will be working.

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 applicants whose general 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 applicants whose general 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 orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

NOTE:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Behaviors

Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Licenses & Certifications

Required

PALS

Drivers License

CPR

NAT REG AEMT

ACLS

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