EMR (Licensed) Part Time

Pafford EMS; Winnfield (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford EMS is seeking EMT personnel to provide and direct Basic Life Support for ill and injured patients. The role includes operating emergency ambulances and coordinating with responders and hospital staff.

You will file standardized patient information and maintain equipment, ensuring safe transport and professional care in diverse emergency scenarios across the service area.

Qualifications

• CPR validation and knowledge of basic life support.
• Ability to perform technical medical procedures with accuracy.
• Maintain professional attitude while treating patients and coordinating with teams.
• Direct the work of first responders at the scene and communicate with hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct Basic Life Support to the ill and injured.
• Operate emergency ambulances safely under all conditions.
• File standardized patient information and care reports for hospital use.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles.
• Coordinate with police, EMTs, and other responders at the scene.

Skills

CPR for HCP

Technical medical skills

Professional demeanor

Team leadership

Tools

Emergency equipment

Driving license

Job description

Provides and directs fast, efficient Basic Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all ba s i c and abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of airway adjuncts, supraglottic airways, and AED use including defibrillation;

Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differentia l diagnosi s ;

Performs critical physical examinations;

Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients;

Understands and anticipates potentially life‑threatening presentation of non‑cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life ;

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 other 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 hospita l and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history , therap y provided diagnosis, disposition and s uffici e nt patient information for billing purposes;

Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condit i on and obtain orders for tr eatme nt;

Follows standard written protocols when a ph ys ician cannot be contacted;

Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medicalcare ;

Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions;

Cleans and mainta ins equipment;

Properly completes patient statistics and medical i nformation forms for administrative use;

Perf orms technical re scues in removing victims from va ried terrain and circ umst ances and ,

Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Comp any.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles;

Cleans and maintains living quarters;

Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, tra in in g and daily work; a nd ,

Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated on the basis of feedback from the patient, medical staff and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and maintain:

CPR for the Health Care Provider

Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the eme rgency medical equipment used in Basic Life Support.

Good ability to:

perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy;

understand and 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 il l or injured persons;

learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and i n 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;

understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders ;

maintain a profess ion al 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 infor mation.

Additionally, incumb en ts must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency medicine, and must attend s ufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual certification, as required by the state in whi ch you will be working.

Must successfully obtain and maintain state/national EMT Certification within 12 months of hire date as a condition of continued employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The work requires theincumbenttooperate emergency medical vehicles,move medicalequipmentandextractinjured personsfrom a wide variety of situations. Situation caninvolvevehicular,industrialand residential accidents,injuriesorillnessand occur anywhereinour coverage area. At timesthework requires movement over various types ofterrain, (hilly,steep,rocky, rough, and/or wet/slippery surfaces).Theincumbentat all times must be abletocarry orhelpcarry someone fromthesite oftheinjury tothe modeof transportation(vehicle/helicopter)and attendtheinjuredparty to the hospital.In orderto performaphysicalassessment ofthe injured party, the incumbentmust see,hear,and communicate with the injuredparty.

Incumbents will be issued and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; add i tionally, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe that diversity strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve the communities in which we operate.

**PLEASE NOTE: Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, 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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

Drivers License

LA EMR

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