Emergency Services Paramedic - MCES - Ground Transport - Part-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Services Paramedic for Ground Transport on a part-time basis. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision, supporting the care plan with technical procedures and skills in a fast-paced campus environment.

The role requires an EMT-paramedic program completion, a high school diploma/GED, and three years of related pre-hospital experience, with NR EMP and MS Paramedic certifications within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and completion of an EMT-paramedic program.
• Three years of related pre-hospital experience.
• Certification as NR EMP and MS Paramedic within 2 weeks of hire; BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to campus emergencies as requested.
• Assist with triage and ongoing patient assessment with other healthcare providers.
• Administer medications per protocol and per physician order.
• Transports patients to procedures and inpatient care areas.
• Maintain accurate patient care records and communicate changes to EMS personnel.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interpersonal skills

Calm under stress

Respect patient privacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

EMT-paramedic program

Job description

Job Requisition ID

R00051109

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Ground Transportation

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

Emergency Services Paramedic - MCES - Ground Transport - Part-Time

Job Summary

To provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the emergency services provider, including specific duties/procedures in relation to the care and treatment of patients to implement components of the plan of care through performance of technical procedures and skills.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED and completion of CAHEA or CAHEP EMT-paramedic program plus three (3) years of related pre-hospital experience.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required:

valid driver's license, NR EMP (National Registered Paramedic), and MS Paramedic within 2 weeks of hire. Certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support required. NIMS (FEMA ICSP 100 and 700) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The emergency services paramedic is qualified in basic and advanced life support and services by a competency-based training program of clinical, didactic, and practice instruction and by a field internship. Competencies include, knowledge of patient assessment, awareness of one's abilities and limitations, the ability to relate to people, and a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment while under stress. The emergency services paramedic respects the individuality and privacy of patients and their family members.

• Responds to campus emergencies as requested.
• Assists in triage and ongoing patient assessment in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
• Assists with resuscitation, airway management, vascular access and other procedures in accordance with the paramedic scope of practice under the direction of a physician.
• Answers patients' signals, assesses patients' needs, and communicates requests to pertinent individuals as necessary; provides for the needs of the patient and family members when possible.
• Maintains accurate records (Assessment, Vital Signs, I/O, Weight, etc.) and reports to changes to the appropriate emergency services provider.
• Assists with providing services to one or more age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
• Administers medications per emergency services provider order and per hospital policy.
• Assists with venipuncture and point of care testing in accordance with established procedures; collect and delivers specimens and supplies to the appropriate location within an acceptable time frame as directed.
• Transports patients to procedures and inpatient care areas.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailment to the appropriate emergency services provider.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, constant working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, constant lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, constant crouching/stooping, constant driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%,constant-51% or more)

50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %:

30

Work Shift

Rotating

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded:
No

Job Posting Date

08/27/2026