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University of Mississippi Medical Center
Emergency Services Paramedic - MCES - Ground Transport - Part-Time
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What they do
A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
$44,084 / year median in Mississippi
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you,
Human Resources Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:
R00051109
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Ground Transportation Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson Job Title:
Emergency Services Paramedic- MCES
- Ground Transport
Part-Time Job Summary:
To provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the emergency services provider, including specific duties/procedures in relation to the care and treatment of patients to implement components of the plan of care through performance of technical procedures and skills. Education & Experience High school diploma/GED and completion of CAHEA or CAHEP EMT-paramedic program plus three (3) years of related pre-hospital experience. Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: valid driver's license, NR EMP (National Registered Paramedic), and MS Paramedic within 2 weeks of hire. Certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support required. NIMS (FEMA ICS 100 and 700) preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The emergency services paramedic is qualified in basic and advanced life support and services by a competency-based training program of clinical, didactic, and practice instruction and by a field internship. Competencies include, knowledge of patient assessment, awareness of one's abilities and limitations, the ability to relate to people, and a capacity for calm and reasoned judgment while under stress. The emergency services paramedic respects the individuality and privacy of patients and their family members.Responsibilities:
- Responds to campus emergencies as requested.
- Assists in triage and ongoing patient assessment in collaboration with other healthcare providers.
- Assists with resuscitation, airway management, vascular access and other procedures in accordance with the paramedic scope of practice under the direction of a physician.
- Answers patients' signals, assesses patients' needs, and communicates requests to pertinent individuals as necessary; provides for the needs of the patient and family members when possible.
- Maintains accurate records (Assessment, Vital Signs, I/O, Weight, etc.) and reports to changes to the appropriate emergency services provider.
- Assists with providing services to one or more age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
- Administers medications per emergency services provider order and per hospital policy.
- Assists with venipuncture and point of care testing in accordance with established procedures; collects and delivers specimens and supplies to the appropriate location within an acceptable time frame as directed.
- Transports patients to procedures and inpatient care areas.
- Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailment to the appropriate emergency services provider.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.