EMT Advanced

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Eufaula (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in emergency medical services is seeking dedicated professionals to provide Advanced Life Support and manage critical situations. This role involves responding to emergencies, directing first responders, and ensuring the highest quality of patient care. You'll utilize your skills in patient evaluation and emergency response while working in a dynamic and impactful environment. If you're passionate about saving lives and making a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values excellence and commitment to patient care, and be part of a mission that truly matters.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Advanced Life Support and Emergency Medical Technician.
• Experience in managing emergency medical situations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support and manage patient care at emergency scenes.
• Direct first responders and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Critical Care Management

Emergency Medical Response

Patient Evaluation

Pharmacological Treatment

Education

Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Advanced Life Support Certification

Tools

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Emergency Medical Equipment

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provide Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

1. 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, supra-glottic airways, endotracheal intubations, fluid and drug therapy, and AED use including defibrillation;
2. Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnoses;
3. Performs critical physical examinations;
4. Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients;
5. Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentations of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life;
6. Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity;
7. Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMRs, Police Departments, and EMT's;
8. Responsible for quality patient care as established by the Company;
9. Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration;
10. Maintains effective communication with the physician on duty at the hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment;
11. Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;
12. Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;
13. Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions;
14. Clears and