Paramedic

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Supplemental & Life Insurance

Job summary

A local emergency medical provider in Wynne, Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to deliver life-saving care. The candidate will perform advanced life support, manage emergency situations, and ensure the safety and well-being of patients. Responsibilities include transporting patients to medical facilities and collaborating with emergency services. Candidates must hold valid paramedic licenses and essential certifications. Competitive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plan available.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a Paramedic License.
• Good knowledge of street systems and physical layout.
• Ability to perform technical skills with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provides Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured.
• Manages and directs patient care at emergency scenes.
• Transports the ill and injured to medical institutions.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Emergency response

Technical medical skills

Emotional support

Education

Paramedic License

CPR for Health Care Provider

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

Emergency medical equipment

Rescue equipment

Job description

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 placement of peripheral and intraosseous lines, Supraglottic airway, endotracheal intubations, Cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG interpretations, 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 emotional and medical needs of any victim of injury, illness or emergencies.
• 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 reports standardised with patient information and care for the use at receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request, pertinent history, therapies provided, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment.
• Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted.
• Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions.
• Properly collects patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use.
• Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances.
• Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and 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 the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgement in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated based on feedback from the patient, medical staff and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain: P paramedic Licences, CPR for the Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of 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.
• Understands and effectively deals with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, illnesses, or emergencies.
• Maintains a professional and objective attitude when representing the Company.
• Learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques in pre‑hospital care.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving the use, testing, and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment.
• Direct the work of and teach other personnel.
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Maintains a professional attitude when representing the Company.
• Stabilizes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, hospital personnel and the general public.
• Drive and operate emergency ambulance units.

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. Situations can involve various vehicles such as industrial, residential accidents, injuries or illnesses and occur anywhere. At times the work requires maneuvering over various types of terrain (hilly, steep, rocky, rough or wet slippery surfaces). The incumbent must always be able to carry or help carry someone from the scene of the injury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend the injured party to the hospital. They must perform physical assessment and communicate with the party.

Paramedics will be required to wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; they will also be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms and all issued equipment.

Paramedics are required to carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times to receive immediate notification of an assignment.

BENEFITS:

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

**PLEASE NOTE:** Pafford Medical Services reserves the right to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or otherwise. The appointing authority may believe the applicant can perform the assigned duties and fulfill the assigned responsibilities.