EMT BASIC - FULL TIME

Pafford EMS of Mississippi Inc/ PEMSM; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford EMS in Tupelo, Mississippi, seeks qualified EMTs to respond to medical emergencies, perform preliminary assessments, and initiate life-saving interventions in pre-hospital settings.

You will transport patients, follow established protocols, document patient information for hospital and billing, and collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to ensure reliable, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• EMT-Basic certification required and active.
• CPR certification for Health Care Provider.
• Knowledge of street systems, area layout, and the rescue equipment used in Advanced Life Support.
• Ability to maintain a professional and objective approach to care of ill or injured persons.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and understand medical emergencies and provide appropriate treatment.
• Perform physical examinations and determine life-threatening conditions.
• Transport patients and operate emergency vehicles safely.
• Maintain patient records and reports for hospital use and billing.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospital staff to ensure proper care.

Skills

EMT-Basic

CPR Certified

Pre-hospital care

Education

NAT REG EMT

CPR 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 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;

Assists technical 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:

Thesupervisormakes assignments in terms ofshiftstobe worked andthe generalscope ofthework assignment.The incumbentperformstheworkinaccordance withthe procedures, policies and medicalordersprovided.Theincumbentmustexercisejudgmentinapplying the proper guideline to the propersituation.Thework isspotchecked and evaluatedon the basis of feedbackfrom the patient, medicalstaff andothers.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 125 pounds and occasionally up to 250 pounds with assistance.
• Capability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods during shifts, which may exceed 12 hours.
• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly to assist patients and operate equipment.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use medical equipment, write reports, and perform CPR.
• Visual acuity to assess patient conditions, read small print on medical devices, and monitor surroundings during emergency responses.
• Hearing ability sufficient to understand spoken information in noisy environments, such as sirens or crowded scenes.
• Stamina to endure high-stress situations, irregular hours, and physical demands of emergency medical care.
• Capacity to work in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme weather, confined spaces, and potentially hazardous scenes.

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 ofanassignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe in creating a supportive environment where every employee is valued and has the opportunity to grow and contribute to our collective success.

PLEASE NOTE:

Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general 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.

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.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NAT REG EMT

Preferred

MSEMT

EVOC

CPR

Drivers License

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