EMT BASIC - FULL TIME

pafford; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford EMS in Meridian, Mississippi, seeks qualified EMTs/EMT-Bs to respond to medical emergencies, provide pre-hospital care, and transport patients to appropriate facilities. The role requires CPR certification and the ability to operate emergency vehicles safely while maintaining professional conduct and teamwork.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including EMT certification and ongoing education, and participate in continuing training to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• EMT/EMT-B certification required.
• CPR for Health Care Providers required.
• Knowledge of street systems and emergency equipment.
• Ability to perform medical skills with accuracy.
• Ability to handle emotional medical emergencies and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to learn new rescue and pre-hospital care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and understands medical emergencies and provides therapy as needed.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Transports ill or injured to care facilities.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely under all conditions.
• Files standardized patient care reports for hospital and billing use.
• Maintains uniforms and issued equipment; supports other crew members.
• Communicates with on-duty physicians to obtain orders.

Skills

EMT/EMT-B

CPR for HCP

Emergency vehicle operation

Communication skills

Education

EMT certification

Job description

• Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis;
• Performsphysical examinations;
• Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentation ofnon-cardiacemergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential forthepreservation oflife;
• Dealswith medical and emotionalneedsof any victim of acuteillnessorinjurywith thegoal 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;
• Transports theillandinjured toinstitutions of medicalcare;
• Operatesemergency vehiclesina safemannerunderall conditions;
• Properlycompletes patient statistics and medicalinformationforms foradministrativeuse;
• Assists technical rescues in removing victimsfromvariedterrainandcircumstances; and,
• Followsstandard operating policies and procedures as developed and directedby the Company.

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 thestreet systems,addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipmentandtheemergencymedical equipment used inAdvancedLife Support.
• Good abilityto:
• Perform technical medicalskills witha 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;and,
• 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 involvevehicular,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 of anassignment.

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

Pafford Emergency Medical Services is 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

Preferred

Motivations

Preferred

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
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