EMT BASIC - FULL TIME

Pafford EMS; Winnfield (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated EMT/EMT-B to provide high-quality pre-hospital care. You will perform patient assessments, administer life-saving treatments, transport patients by ambulance, and document care for hospital handoff.

The role requires strong clinical skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to work with diverse teams in fast-paced environments. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including CPR and state EMT certification, with

Qualifications

• EMT/EMT-B certification required.
• CPR for the Health Care Provider required.
• Strong knowledge of local street systems and area layout.
• Ability to operate emergency medical equipment and rescue devices.
• Able to document care and communicate with receiving hospital staff.
• Willingness to lead and train other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies.
• Performs physical examinations and initial patient assessments.
• Stabilizes patients and administers essential emergency therapy.
• Transports ill and injured patients to medical facilities.
• Completes standardized patient care reports for hospital handoff.
• Maintains equipment and vehicle readiness for operations.
• Coordinates with dispatch and hospital staff during patient care.

Skills

EMT/EMT-B

CPR

Street/system knowledge

Rescue equipment

Ambulance operation

Documentation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis;
• Performsphysical examinations;
• Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentation ofnon-cardiac emergencies 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

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 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;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 ofanassignment.

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.

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

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

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