Advanced Life Support Paramedic

Pafford EMS of Mississippi Inc/ PEMSM; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro in Alexandria, LA seeks a skilled healthcare professional to deliver Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured in fast-paced emergency settings. The role includes airway management, IV therapy, and cardiac monitoring, with rapid assessment and decisive action required.

The position requires familiarity with differential diagnosis, interpretation of EKGs, and administration of life-saving medications under pressure. On-site duties in Louisiana are expected.

Responsibilities

• 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, Supraglottic airways, endotracheal intubations, Cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretations, defibrillation, and cardioversion
• Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis
• Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for life threatening dysrhythmias
• Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients
• Understands and anticipates potentially

Job description

Ultipro in Alexandria, LA seeks a skilled healthcare professional to deliver Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured in fast-paced emergency settings. The role includes airway management, IV therapy, and cardiac monitoring, with rapid assessment and decisive action required.

The position requires familiarity with differential diagnosis, interpretation of EKGs, and administration of life-saving medications under pressure. On-site duties in Louisiana are expected.