Paramedic Full Time

Pafford EMS; Arkansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Southwest Arkansas is seeking a full-time Paramedic to perform Advanced Life Support on scene and during transport across Hempstead, Howard, Layfettye, Little River, Miller, Nevada and Pike counties.

The role requires Paramedic licensure, ACLS, PALS, and CPR for Health Care Providers, with responsibilities including directing first responders, documenting care, and maintaining equipment. Training and leadership duties are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• Paramedic licensure required.
• CPR for the Health Care Provider.
• ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Strong knowledge of ALS procedures and pre-hospital care.

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Life Support on scene and during transport.
• Direct patient care and coordinate with other EMS personnel.
• Operate and maintain ambulance equipment safely.
• Document patient information for hospital and billing purposes.
• Train and supervise lesser trained personnel.

Skills

Advanced life support

On-scene patient care

Team leadership

Education

Paramedic Licensure

ACLS

PALS

CPR for HCP

Job description

FULL TIME PARAMEDIC POSITION AVAILABLE INSOUTHWEST ARKANSAS

This will include Counties:Hempstead, Howard, Layfettye, Little River, Miller,Nevada, and Pike

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 intra-osseous lines, Supraglottic airways, 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 arrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for lethal threatening arrhythmias;
• 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 standardised reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for data, pertinent past history, therapy 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 condition;
• Properly calculates patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use;
• Performs technical rescues in removal of victims from varied terrain and circumstances;
• Follow 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 judgment 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:
• Paramedic Licensure
• CPR for the Health Care Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Good knowledge of the street system, 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;
• Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or 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 in pre-hospital care.
• Perform an average of limited medical work involved in the use, testing, and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment.
• Direct the work of and teach other personnel.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders.
• Maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agencies, hospital personnel and the 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. Situation can involve industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illnesses, and occupational accidents. The work requires moving the injured across varied types of terrain, including hilly, steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet slippery surfaces. The incumbent must be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of the injury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend the injured party to the hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent must see, hear and communicate with the victim. Paramedics will be issued Company uniform and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty. Additionally, Paramedics will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms and all issued equipment.

BENEFITS:

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

**PLEASE NOTE:**

Pafford 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 disqualify them for the position. The appointing authority is to believe that the applicant can perform the assigned duties and fulfill the assigned responsibilities.