EMT-Basic: Emergency Care, Rescue & Transport

pafford; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Brandon, MS seeks a dedicated EMT/EMT-B to rapidly assess medical emergencies, perform physical exams, and initiate life-saving care. You will coordinate with hospital staff and follow established protocols to minimize morbidity and mortality.

Responsibilities include operating emergency vehicles safely, documenting patient information, and providing care under physician orders or protocols.

Qualifications

• EMT/EMT-B certification required.
• CPR for Health Care Provider required.
• Knowledge of area street systems and rescue equipment used in Advanced Life Support.
• Ability to perform technical medical skills with accuracy.
• Maintain professional and objective approach when caring for ill or injured people.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and understands medical emergencies and makes reasonable differential diagnoses.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Understands potential life-threatening presentations of non-cardiac emergencies and initiates appropriate emergency therapy.
• Deals with medical and emotional needs of victims to reduce morbidity and mortality.
• Files standardized reports of patient information for hospital and billing purposes.
• Maintains communication with on-duty physicians to obtain orders for treatment.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner.
• Completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use.
• Assists with technical rescues and directs the work of other personnel.

Skills

EMT

CPR

Street layout knowledge

Rescue equipment

Driver's License

MSEMT

Job description

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Brandon, MS seeks a dedicated EMT/EMT-B to rapidly assess medical emergencies, perform physical exams, and initiate life-saving care. You will coordinate with hospital staff and follow established protocols to minimize morbidity and mortality.

Responsibilities include operating emergency vehicles safely, documenting patient information, and providing care under physician orders or protocols.