Paramedic - Full Time

Covingtoncountyhospital; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO/STO

401(A) Retirement Plan

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Covingtoncountyhospital in Collins, MS, is seeking a trained paramedic for a Full Time position. You will operate ambulance equipment and respond to emergencies, coordinate with teams, perform evaluations and treatments, and adhere to medical protocols. The ideal candidate must possess thorough medical knowledge, integrity, be licensed in Mississippi, and have relevant certifications. This role offers health, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and compassionate.
• Experience preferred in emergency medical services.

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 using pre-hospital treatment.
• Monitor patient's condition en route to the hospital.
• Collaborate with police, firefighting unit, and doctors.
• Write and submit accurate reports on incidents.
• Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures.

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

Certified CPR

Certified ACLS

Certified PALS

Licensed Paramedic with the State of 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