EMT BASIC - FULL TIME

pafford; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford EMS is seeking an EMT/EMT-B to respond to medical emergencies and provide high-quality pre-hospital care. You will perform patient assessments, initiate treatment, and coordinate with receiving hospitals to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires certification and hands-on EMS experience, with responsibilities spanning transport, documentation, and collaborative care under physician direction. Equal opportunity employer with ongoing training.

Qualifications

• EMT/EMT-B certification required.
• CPR for Health Care Provider required.
• Excellent knowledge of local streets, addresses, and EMS equipment used in Advanced Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and understands medical emergencies and initiates appropriate differential diagnosis.
• Performs physical examinations to assess patient condition.
• Communicates with hospital staff and physicians to relay patient status and obtain orders.
• Transports patients using emergency vehicles following safety protocols.
• Maintains patient documentation for hospital and billing purposes.
• Assists in technical rescues and follows established SOPs when a physician cannot be contacted.

Skills

EMT / EMT-B

CPR for the Health Care Provider

Knowledge of local streets & EMS gear

Job description

Responsibilities

• Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis;
• Performsphysical examinations;
• Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentationofnon-cardiacemergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential forthepreservation oflife;
• Dealswith medical and emotionalneedsof any victim of acuteillnessorinjurywiththegoal of reducing morbidity andmortality.
• Responsiblefor qualitypatient-careas established by the Company;
• Files standardizedreportsof patientinformationandcarefor theuseofreceiving hospitaland administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history,therapyprovided diagnosis, disposition and sufficientpatientinformation forbilling purposes;
• Maintains effective communication with physician on duty athospitalto relatepatientcondition and obtain orders fortreatment;
• Followsstandard writtenprotocolswhen a physician cannotbecontacted;
• Transportstheillandinjured toinstitutions ofmedicalcare;
• Operatesemergency vehiclesina safemannerunderall conditions;
• Properlycompletes patient statistics and medicalinformationforms foradministrativeuse;
• Assiststechnical rescues inremovingvictimsfromvariedterrainandcircumstances; and,
• Followsstandard operating policies and procedures as developed and directedby theCompany.

Additional Examples of Work Performed

• Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance)vehicles;
• Cleans and maintains living quarters;
• Maintains recordsof vehicles, supplies,training and dailywork;and,
• Performs otherrelatedduties asassigned.

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

• EMT / EMT-B
• CPR for the Health Care Provider
• Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipmentandtheemergencymedical equipment used in Advanced Life Support.
• Good abilityto:
• Perform technical medicalskills with a high degree of accuracy;
• Understand and effectivelydealwith emotional and medical needsof victimsof injuries, acute illnesses, orpsychologicalemergencies;
• Maintaina professionalandobjective approach to thecareof ill or injuredpersons;
• Learn newconcepts inrescueandmedical skills andtechniques andinpre-hospitalcare;
• Performavariety oflimited mechanical work involved in the use, testingandmaintenance ofrescue andmedicalequipment;
• Direct the workof,andteachotherpersonnel;
• Understand andfolloworal and writteninstructionsandorders;
• Maintain a professionalattitude when representingthe Company;
• Establishandmaintain effectiveworking relationshipswith other employees,assistingagencies,hospitalpersonnel,and thegeneralpublic;
• Drive and operateemergencyambulanceunits;
• Authorreportswithnarrativeandnumeric information.
• Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree ofacademic andpractical knowledge inemergencymedicine,andmustattend sufficient continuing educationclasses,courses, and seminars both onandoffduty to maintainannual certification,as required by thestateinwhich you willbeworking.

Other Requirements

The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medicalequipmentand extractinjuredpersons from a widevarietyof situations. Situation can involve vehicular,industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in ourcoveragearea. At times theworkrequires movement overvarioustypes of terrain,(hilly,steep, rocky, rough,and/orwet/slipperysurfaces).The incumbent at all times must be able to carry or help carrysomeonefrom thesiteof theinjury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter)and attend the injured partytothe hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent mustsee,hear, and communicatewiththe injured party. Incumbents will be issuedandmust wear Companyissueduniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenanceandcleaning ofuniforms, as wellasallissuedequipment.

Incumbentsare requiredtocarry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification ofanassignment.

EEO Statement

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PLEASE NOTE

Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves theright,at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicantswhosegeneral 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.

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.