EMT-B: Frontline Emergency Medical Technician

pafford; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford EMS in Ferriday, LA seeks an EMT/EMT-B for frontline emergency medical services. You will perform clinical assessments, provide urgent care, and transport patients to hospitals while coordinating with on-duty physicians and hospital staff.

The role requires strong knowledge of local ambulance operations, excellent patient communication, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. A dedicated EMS team offers ongoing training and support.

Qualifications

• EMT or EMT-B certification required.
• CPR for the Health Care Provider certification required.
• Good knowledge of local streets, addresses and area layout, and of rescue/ALS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and understands medical emergencies and makes reasonable differential diagnoses.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Anticipates potentially life-threatening presentations and initiates emergency therapy when essential for life preservation.
• Addresses medical and emotional needs of victims to reduce morbidity and mortality.
• Files standardized patient information and care reports for hospital and billing use.
• Maintains communication with hospital physicians to relay patient condition and obtain orders.
• Follows protocols when a physician cannot be contacted.
• Transports ill and injured to medical facilities.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely under all conditions.

Skills

EMT/EMT-B

CPR

Urban area knowledge

Rescue equipment

Tools

Advanced Life Support equipment

Job description

Pafford EMS in Ferriday, LA seeks an EMT/EMT-B for frontline emergency medical services. You will perform clinical assessments, provide urgent care, and transport patients to hospitals while coordinating with on-duty physicians and hospital staff.

The role requires strong knowledge of local ambulance operations, excellent patient communication, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments. A dedicated EMS team offers ongoing training and support.