Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services - Full Time

Covington County Hospital; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental + Vision Insurance

PTO/STO

401(a)

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Covington County Hospital in Mississippi seeks a trained paramedic to join a team delivering out-of-hospital care. The role focuses on emergencies, requiring commitment, focus, competency, and compassion. Experience is preferred.

The position is full-time with benefits including health, dental and vision, PTO, 401(a) and disability coverage. You will operate ambulances, lead teams, and provide frontline medical treatment and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications.
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions.
• Adaptable with a great deal of stamina.
• Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices.
• Integrity and compassion towards human pain.

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions.
• Lead and coordinate the team responding to an emergency.
• Evaluate the patient's condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis.
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital treatments.
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment.
• Monitor patient's condition en route to the hospital.
• Collaborate with police, firefighting unit, doctors, etc.
• Write and submit reports on incidents.
• Adhere to medical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Keep abreast with new treatment through training.

Skills

Procedural knowledge

Calm under pressure

Stamina

Medical equipment proficiency

Integrity and compassion

Valid driver's license

CPR certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

State paramedic license MS

Job description

CCH looking for a trained paramedic to be part of our team of healthcare professionals attending primarily out-of-hospital medical incidents. The job isn't simple but it is very rewarding. As an employee dealing mostly with emergencies you must be committed and focused. To be effective in the job, the ideal candidate must be very competent and knowledgeable as well as self-motivated and compassionate. Experience preferred.

The goal is simply to contribute the best you can to help people in need and save lives.

Position Type: Full Time. Health, Dental + Vision Insurance; PTO/STO; 401(A); Short Term/Long Term Disability.

Requirements and skills

• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
• Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
• Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
• Integrity and compassion towards human pain
• Valid driver's license
• Certified CPR
• Certified ACLS
• Certified PALS
• Licensed Paramedic with the State of MS

Responsibilities

• Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions
• Lead and coordinate the team responding to an emergency
• Evaluate the patient's condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis
• Attend to injuries or sudden illnesses by applying a variety of pre-hospital simple and advanced treatments (first aid, CPR, administering injections and oxygen etc.) or surgical procedures
• Use tech equipment and tools to stabilize patients or provide immediate treatment
• Monitor patient's condition en route to the hospital
• Collaborate with interested parties (police, firefighting unit, doctors etc.)
• Write and submit concrete and accurate reports on incidents
• Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards
• Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training