EMT BASIC - PART TIME

pafford; Gulfport (MS); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Mississippi seeks trained EMTs to respond to emergencies, assess patients, and administer life-saving care on scene. You will coordinate with hospital teams to ensure smooth handoffs and transport to care facilities, while documenting care and maintaining equipment.

The role requires EMT-B certification, CPR, driving emergency vehicles, and strong communication. You will join a dedicated team and engage in continuing education to maintain state

Formación

• EMT-B certification required on qualification list.
• CPR for Health Care Providers widely required.

Responsabilidades

• Recognizes medical emergencies and performs differential diagnosis.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Instits emergency therapy to preserve life where essential.
• Addresses medical and emotional needs of victims to reduce morbidity.
• Maintains quality patient care as per company standards.
• Files standardized reports of patient information for hospital/billing.
• Maintains communication with on-duty physician for orders.
• Transports ill/injured to care facilities.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely.
• Completes patient statistics and admin forms.
• Assists in technical rescues and removal of victims.
• Follows company policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

EMT / EMT-B

CPR for HCP

Street knowledge

Rescue equipment

Emergency vehicle operation

Report writing

Descripción del empleo

• Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis;
• Performsphysical examinations;
• Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life;
• Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality.
• Responsible for quality patient care as established by the Company;
• Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes;
• Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment;
• Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;
• Transport the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions;
• Properly completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use;
• Assist technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and,
• Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by 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.

ABILITY TO

• Perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy;
• Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies;
• Maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons;
• Learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and in pre-hospital care;
• 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 of academic and practical knowledge in emergency medicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual 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.

Incumbents are required to carry a Company issued radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment.

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 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.

Qualifications

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

• 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 helpGoal 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

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• NAT REG EMT

Preferred

• CPR

Equal Opportunity Employer

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