Advanced Life Support Paramedic - Lead EMS & Field Rescue

Pafford Medical Services; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pafford EMS in Ferriday, LA seeks a skilled Paramedic to provide advanced life support and coordinate on-scene care. You will work with EMS teams, assess patients, perform life-saving interventions, and arrange transport to medical facilities as needed.

The role requires current Paramedic licensure, CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with an ability to work under pressure and communicate with hospital staff effectively.

Qualifications

• Paramedic Licensure required and maintained.
• CPR for Health Care Providers required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Knowledge of advanced life support equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to ill and injured.
• Direct first responders at the scene and coordinate care.
• Document patient information and care for hospital and billing use.
• Maintain effective communication with hospital physicians on duty.
• Transport patients to medical facilities in a safe, timely manner.

Skills

Technical medical skills

Emotional support

Professional demeanor

Teach other personnel

Education

Paramedic Licensure

CPR for the Health Care Provider

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Rescue equipment

Job description

Pafford EMS in Ferriday, LA seeks a skilled Paramedic to provide advanced life support and coordinate on-scene care. You will work with EMS teams, assess patients, perform life-saving interventions, and arrange transport to medical facilities as needed.

The role requires current Paramedic licensure, CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with an ability to work under pressure and communicate with hospital staff effectively.