Paramedic

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Supplemental & Life Insurance

Job summary

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Clarksville, AR is seeking a part-time Paramedic to provide Advanced Life Support, assess patients, and lead EMS teams at the scene of emergencies.

You will perform medical evaluations, administer treatments, transport patients, document care, and coordinate with hospitals while maintaining protocol compliance. Valid paramedic license and ACLS/PALS are required; CPR for HCP preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess Paramedic licensure, CPR for the Health Care Provider, ACLS, and PALS.
• Good knowledge of EMS systems, streets and area layout, and rescue equipment.
• Ability to perform technical medical skills with accuracy and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct fast, efficient Advanced Life Support at the scene.
• Respond to emergency scenes and manage patient care to stabilize conditions.
• Transport patients to care facilities and communicate with hospital staff.
• Document patient information and care provided for medical records and administration.
• Coordinate with first responders, police, and EMTs at the scene.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles and follow company policies.

Skills

Paramedic licensure

CPR for HCP

ACLS

PALS

EMS knowledge

Education

Paramedic licensure

ACLS

PALS

CPR for HCP

Job description

PART TIME PARAMEDIC POSITION AVAILABLE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provides Advanced Life Support including medical evaluation, treatment and stabilization of the critically ill and injured; responds to emergency rescue situations involving potential loss of life or bodily injury; maintains control, manages and directs patient care at the scene of a pre-hospital emergency; provides training and instruction to lesser trained personnel; performs other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the peripheral and intraosseous lines, Supraglottic airways, endotracheal intubations, Cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG instrumentation, defibrillation, and cardioversion;

• Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis;

• Performs critical physical examinations;

• Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for life-threatening dysrhythmias;

• Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients;

• 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 mortality and morbidity;

• Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EMR’s, Police Departments, and EMT’s;

• Responsible for quality patient‑care as established by the Company;

• Files detailed reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and for administration, including nature of request, pertinent past history, therapy provided and disposition;

• Maintains effective communication with physicians on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment;

• Follows standard written protocols when physician cannot be contacted;

• Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care;

• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions;

• Completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use;

• Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances;

• Follow standard operating policies and procedures as directed by the Company;

• Cleans and maintains equipment.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles;

• Cleans and maintains living quarters;

• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 procedures, policies and orders; the incumbent must exercise judgement in applying the proper guidelines to the situation; the work is spot checked and evaluated based on feedback.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain:

• ParaMedic Licensure
• CPR for the Health Care Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and of the layout of the area and the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support.

• Good 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 and acute illnesses or emergencies;
• Maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons.

• Earn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and pre‑hospital care; NOTE: the employer may adjust requirements.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. The incumbent must be able to carry or help carry someone from the scene of the injury to the mode of transportation and attend the injured party to the hospital, perform a physical assessment of the injured party and see, hear and communicate with the injured party.

Paramedics must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty and maintain and clean them; they will carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Supplemental & Life Insurance