DRIVER - FULL TIME

Pafford EMS; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford EMS is seeking an EMT/EMT-B with CPR certification to respond to medical emergencies, perform patient assessments, and coordinate with hospitals. The role requires safe vehicle operation, adherence to protocols, and clear documentation while providing pre-hospital care.

The position involves working in a high-stress environment, ensuring patient safety, and continuous learning through ongoing education and training to maintain annual certifications as required by the state.

Qualifications

• EMT/EMT-B certification required.
• CPR for Health Care Providers required.
• Knowledge of local street systems and EMS equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and treats medical emergencies and initiates appropriate emergency care.
• Performs physical examinations and assesses patient condition.
• Maintains documentation and communicates with hospitals and receiving staff.
• Operates EMS vehicles safely and follows established protocols.

Skills

EMT/EMT-B

CPR for HCP

Area knowledge

Medical skills

Communication with staff

Professional attitude

Lifting capability

Job description

• Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis;

•Performsphysical examinations;

• Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentation ofnon-cardiacemergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential forthepreservation oflife;

• Dealswith medical and emotionalneedsof any victim of acuteillnessorinjurywiththegoal of reducing morbidity andmortality.

•Responsiblefor qualitypatient-careas established by the Company;

•Files standardizedreportsof patientinformationandcarefor theuseofreceiving hospitaland administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history,therapyprovided diagnosis, disposition and sufficientpatientinformation forbilling purposes;

•Maintains effective communication with physician on duty athospitalto relatepatientcondition and obtain orders fortreatment;

•Followsstandard writtenprotocolswhen a physician cannotbecontacted;

•Transportstheillandinjured toinstitutions ofmedicalcare;

• Operatesemergency vehiclesina safemannerunderall conditions;

•Properlycompletes patient statistics and medicalinformationforms foradministrativeuse;

• Assiststechnical 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 otherrelatedduties asassigned.

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:

• EMT / EMT-B
• CPR for the Health Care Provider
• Good knowledge of thestreet systems,addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipmentandtheemergencymedical equipment used inAdvancedLife Support.

• Good abilityto:

• Perform technical medicalskills witha high degree of accuracy;

• Understand and effectivelydealwith emotional and medical needsof victimsof injuries, acute illnesses, orpsychologicalemergencies;

• Maintaina professionalandobjective approach to thecareof ill or injuredpersons;
• Learn newconcepts inrescueandmedical skills andtechniques andinpre-hospitalcare;

• Performavariety oflimited mechanical work involved in the use, testingandmaintenance ofrescue andmedicalequipment;

• Direct the workof,andteachotherpersonnel;

• Understand andfolloworal and writteninstructionsandorders;

• Maintain a professionalattitude when representingthe Company;

• Establishandmaintain effectiveworking relationshipswith other employees,assistingagencies,hospitalpersonnel,and thegeneralpublic;

• Drive and operateemergencyambulanceunits;and,

• Authorreportswithnarrativeandnumeric information.

• Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree ofacademic andpractical knowledge inemergencymedicine,andmustattend sufficient continuing educationclasses,courses, and seminars both onandoffduty 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.

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 issuedandmust wear Companyissueduniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenanceandcleaning ofuniforms, as wellasallissuedequipment.

Incumbentsare requiredtocarry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification ofanassignment.

EEOC 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.

**PLEASE NOTE:

Pafford Emergency 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

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

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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

NATIONAL REGISTRY

Drivers License

CPR

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