Paramedic

PRIORITY ONDEMAND • Oxford, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues. Responds to emergency scenes to provide emergency medical care and transportation, and to hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations to provide non-emergency medical care and transportation. Provides medical care and monitoring at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation to, from, and between facilities. Provides appropriate care and monitoring in accordance with local medical protocols and state law, follows company and local, regional, and state patient-care guidelines, and delivers patients to appropriate medical facilities. Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation as directed.

Reports to a Field Supervisor or Operations Manager, as appropriate, for operational activities. Reports to the Medical Director for medical control concerning patient care, protocols, and clinical quality activities.

Requirements

• Possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Hold current licensure, certification, or registration from the appropriate state agencies.
• Hold current CPR certification from the AHA or another appropriate organization.
• Hold current ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
• Hold the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Have a clean driving record approved by the company vehicle liability insurer.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision and use good judgment.
• Work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
• Interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
• Demonstrate skills and abilities consistent with providing high-quality patient care.
• Perform effectively as both team leader and team member in patient-care situations.
• Reach, push, and pull; sit or stand for long periods; and bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods.
• Walk up and down stairs and walk one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• Lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty, including up and down two flights of stairs.
• Complete job duties during any hours of the day or night.

Responsibilities

• Provide standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues.
• Respond to emergency scenes to provide emergency medical care and transportation.
• Respond to hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations to provide non-emergency medical care and transportation.
• Provide medical care and monitoring at scenes and during transportation to, from, and between facilities.
• Follow local medical protocols, state law, and company and local, regional, and state patient-care guidelines.
• Deliver patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Perform other directed duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation.
• Carry out public relations and community education functions with the medical community and general public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed