PARAMEDIC - PART TIME

pafford; Ferriday (LA); In loco; USD 48.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Vision

401K

Supplemental & Life Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Pafford EMS seeks a skilled paramedic to provide and direct Advanced Life Support for ill and injured patients. You will work at the scene with other responders, assess patient needs, and initiate treatment per protocols while coordinating with EMS teams and hospital staff.

The role requires ACLS and PALS certifications, a valid paramedic license, and strong communication skills. Flexible shifts and on-call readiness are expected to ensure timely care.

Competenze

• Must possess and maintain paramedic license and CPR for health care providers.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Strong knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical care and EMS systems.
• Ability to assess and manage emotional and medical needs of victims in emergencies.

Mansioni

• Provide and direct Advanced Life Support at the scene for ill and injured.
• Coordinate with EMS, police, and other responders at the scene.
• Ensure accurate documentation and patient information for hospital intake and billing.
• Maintain professional conduct and communication with hospital staff and patients.

Conoscenze

Technical medical skills

Emotional resilience

Professional communication

Adherence to protocols

Pre-hospital care knowledge

Formazione

Paramedic License

CPR for Health Care Provider

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Descrizione del lavoro

Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limi ted to the placement of peripheral and intra-o sseous lin es, Supraglottic airways, endotracheal intubations , Cricothyrotomy, fluid and drug therapy, cardiac monitoring and EKG int erp ret ations, defibrillation, and cardioversion;

Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptab l e differential diagnosis;

Recognizes common cardiacdysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for li fe threatening dysrhythmias ;

Understa nd s and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients;

Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergenc i es andinstitut e s appropriat e e mergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life;

Deals with medical andemotiona l needsof any victimofacuteillnessorinjurywiththegoal of reducingmortalityand 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 standard i zed reportsofpatient informationand care forthe useofreceiving hospital andadministration,including natureofrequestfor aid,pertinentpasthistory,therapyprovided diagnosis, dispositionandsufficientpatient informationforbilling purposes;

Maintains effective communication with physici a n ondutyathospitalto relate patient condition and obtainorders for treatment;

Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted;

Transport s the ill and injured to institution s of medical care ;

Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all condition;

Properly comp l etes patient statistics and medical information forms fo r administrative use ;

Performs technical r escues in remo v ing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and

Follow s stan dard operating policies and procedure s as de ve l oped and direc ted by the Company ;

Cleans and Maintains equipment .

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Cleans and maintains (minormaintenance)vehicles;

Cleans and maintains li v ing quarters;

Maintains records of vehicles, su ppli es, training and daily work; and

Performs other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL INFORMATION :

The s upervi so r makes assignmentsinterms of shifts tobeworked and the generalscopeofthework assignment. Theincumbent performs theworkinaccordance withtheprocedures,policiesandmedicalordersprovided. The incumbent mustexercisejudgmentinapplying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The workisspot checked and evaluated based on feedback fromthe patient,medical staff and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and maintain:

P ara medic Licen s ure

CPR for the Health Care Provider

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Good knowledge of the street sys tem s, addresses andphysica l layoutofthearea,and of the rescueequipment andtheemergency medicalequipmentusedinAdvanced Life Support.

Good ability to :

Perform technical medical sk ills with a hi g h degree of accuracy;

Understand and effective l y deal with emotional and medical n ee ds of v ictims of injuries , acute illne sses, or p syc hol og ic a l emergencies;

Maintain a professional and objective approac h tothecareofillorinjured persons;

Le arn newconceptsinrescueand medical skillsandtechniques andinpre-hospitalcare;

Perform a va rie ty of limitedm ec hanic a l workinvolvedintheuse,testingand maintenance of rescue and medicalequipment;

Direct the work of and teach other personnel;

Understand an d follow oral and written instructions and orders;

Maintain a professiona l attitude when representing the Co mpany ;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel and the general public:

Drive and operate emergency ambulance units;

Author reports with narrative and numeric information.

Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency para-medicine , and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual paramedic certification, as required by the state in which you will be working.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medica l vehicles , move medica l equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. Situation can in vo l ve veh i cular, industrial and residential accidents, injurie s or illn ess and occ ur anywhere in our coverage area. At times the work requires mov e m ent over various types of terrain , (hilly , steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet/s li ppery surfaces). The incumbent always 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 wi t h the injured party.

Param ed ic s w ill be i ss ued and must wear Company issued uniforms while o n duty;additionally,Paramedicswillberesponsible forthemaintenanceand cleaningofuniforms,as well as allissuedequipment.

Paramedics arerequiredto carry a Companyissuedpager/radio at alltimesinorder toreceiveimmediatenotificationof an assignment.

BENEFITS:

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

EEOC Statement:

Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

NAT REG MEDIC

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