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Pafford EMS

Location:
United States, Mississippi County

Category:
Health and Beauty

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Job Description:

The paramedic will be based in an industrial steel mill environment, responsible for delivering high-quality, advanced medical care to employees in need. This includes responding to on-site medical emergencies, assessing each situation, and providing appropriate treatment using advanced medical equipment, procedures, and medications. The paramedic provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) for critically ill or injured individuals, stabilizing patients and coordinating care in emergency situations involving potential loss of life or injury. Additionally, the paramedic will perform medical evaluations, treatments, and prescribed health services, maintain patient care documentation, and collaborate with industrial safety teams to ensure workplace health and safety.

Job Responsibility:

Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques
Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis
Performs critical physical examinations
Recognizes common cardiac dysrhythmias and understands the principles and treatment modalities for life threatening dysrhythmias
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
Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration
Maintains effective communication with physician 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 appropriate institutions of medical care
Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions
Cleans and maintains equipment
Conducts routine and advanced patient assessments and physical examinations in an infirmary setting to identify medical conditions and establish treatment plans.
Performs diagnostic tests such as EKGs, glucose monitoring, drug screenings, and other point-of-care testing as directed by medical personnel.
Provides patient education on self-care and follow-up treatment plans, ensuring understanding and compliance.
Responds to emergency situations within the infirmary, initiating life-saving procedures as needed and facilitating transfer to higher levels of care when required.
Coordinates and assists with scheduled health screenings and preventative care assessments.
Ensures compliance with established protocols, documentation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements during all medical procedures and patient interactions.
Maintains 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.
Maintains strict compliance with all Pafford Policies & Procedures.
Maintains strict compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the state and federal programs.
May perform related duties or task as assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Required, Associates Degree or advanced degree preferred
Must possess and maintain unrestricted Paramedic Licensure / Certification
Must possess and maintain CPR for the Health Care Provider (AHA, ASHI, ECSI)
Must possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Must possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Must possess and maintain unrestricted state driver’s license.
Certification in ICS 100 & 200
300 & 400 preferred but not required
Certification in FEMA IS-800
Must possess NIMS 700.
Must have completed CEVO or EVOC upon date of hire
Proficient knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support.
Ability to perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to understand and effectively deals with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies
Ability to maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 150 lbs.
Work may require sitting, near vision use for reading, computer use and technical procedures, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person, on two-way radios and telephone.
Must possess visual acuity to operate a computer terminal, operate a motor vehicle (day and night), and read.

Nice to have:

Associates Degree or advanced degree
Certification in ICS 300 & 400

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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