NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES is Hiring a Permanent Allied Health Professional - Paramedic Near Tupelo, MS
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Paramedic for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Paramedic
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Paramedic- Non Driver at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing emergency care to patients transported via ambulance services. The Paramedic- Non Driver uses assessment skills and written protocols to assess, intervene, organize, direct, and evaluate patients' conditions in a prompt and efficient manner. They work in both pre-hospital and hospital settings under medical control. The role requires regulatory compliance, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize and problem-solve. Physical fitness is crucial as the Paramedic must handle patient care, extrication, and safe transport under various conditions, including hazardous weather. **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** Patient Care:
A nationally registered paramedic who functions using assessment skills and written protocols to provide emergency care in a prompt, resourceful and efficient manner to all patients transported via ambulance services.
They must be able to assess, intervene, organize, direct and evaluate patient’s condition.
The Paramedic works both the pre-hospital area and inside the hospital under the direction of Medical Control.
Transport:
Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).
Communication:
Maintains communication with multi-disciplinary team members through a variety of channels to provide care to the patient.
Customer Relations:
As a highly visible member of the hospital, the Paramedic will project the caring, friendly, and servant image of NMHS to employees, other hospital/pre-hospital workers, and the community on or off duty.
Self Development:
The Paramedic will maintain competency by staying informed of changing trends in paramedical practice as well as those in emergency medicine.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
**QUALIFICATIONS** **Education** **Education Level** **Education Details** **Required/Preferred** Must maintain unit specific annual educational requirements. Required**Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications** **Licenses and Certifications Details** **Time Frame** **Required/** **Preferred** Must maintain required certifications as set forth by the department. Upon Hire Required**Work Experience** **Number of Years** **Work Experience Details** **Required/** **Preferred** **Knowledge Skills and Abilities** **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** **Required/Preferred** **Proficiency** Must complete Paramedic orientation checklist. Selection Required N/A Must maintain unit specific annual educational requirements. Selection Required N/A Must have effective communication and teaching skills. Selection Required N/A General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards. Selection Required N/A Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care. Selection Required N/A Must maintain required certifications as set forth by the department. Selection Required N/A Prioritizes and evaluates work assignments. Selection Required N/A Anticipates resources needed. Selection Required N/A Assimilates data and reports appropriately. Selection Required N/A Orients new employees to units and reports progress to supervisor. Selection Required N/A Precepts and evaluates all level EMT students assigned. Selection Required N/A Assumes responsibility for own professional growth by maintaining requirements of re-licensure, re-certification and continuing education Selection Required N/A Must meet the standards for Paramedic Clinical Ladder Paramedic I level as set forth by the department Selection Required N/A The incumbent has routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, and visitors. Selection Required N/A The incumbent must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance. Selection Required N/A **SCOPE**
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North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-0009YX. Posted job title: Paramedic, Ambulance Services, $3K Sign On Bonus About North Mississippi Health ServicesAt North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients. With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.