Basic Emt Jobs in Madison, MS (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within 24 hours of completion
Responsible for daily aircraft checks, which includes narcotic count
Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation
Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
Functions as a medical flight member
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Program Director
Other Duties:
Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committees
Attends and participates in meetings according to established guidelines
Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned
Acts as a mentor and/or participates in orientation of new employees
Participates in continuing education programs
Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e. national, state legislative-elected or appointed
Will instruct classes as directed by Program Director
Will assist with PR and marketing at established bases where needed within the assigned area
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years' progressive experience in an ALS or critical care setting required
Flight experience preferred
Education:
Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required (Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi)
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and PHTLS, required.
Current NREMT-P Certification, required
Flight Certification (FP-C), required within 6 months of hire.
Skills:
The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret health and flight-related journals, hospital reports, and job specific legal documentation
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to patient care
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast paced environment
Exhibits professionalism, is ethical and able to maintain confidentiality
Well organized, analytical and self directed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels of the organization
Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to the problems
WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions as well as physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Working Conditions:
Required to work frequently near moving mechanical parts.
Required to work in outside weather conditions.
Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles.
Frequently exposed to vibrations/turbulence.
Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight and at a moderate level when in a hospital environment.
Frequently required to travel within the region of assignment.
Physical Demands:
Reach with hands and arms; speak and hear
Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities.
Frequently required to sit.
Required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.
Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
NOTE
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.
EEO STATEMENT
Pafford Air One is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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