EMT / ER Technician - $16+ per hour
North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo MS 38802 US
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a EMT / ER Technician for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: EMT / ER Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Emergency Medical Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing critical patient care and safe transportation, including triaging and treating critically ill and injured patients, maintaining effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, and projecting a compassionate image to patients and customers. This role requires the ability to recognize changing patient needs, troubleshoot equipment issues, and prioritize dispatch during peak acuity.
**JOB FUNCTIONS**
Utilizes skills to facilitate triage, treatment, and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
Provides safe appropriate level care transport of patients (emergency and routine).
Maintains appropriate radio/verbal communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to patient.
Project caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and other customers.
Maintain competency by staying informed of changing trends in Emergency Medical Service.
Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
**Remote Work Capable**
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**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
Education Level
Education Details
Required/
Preferred
Must maintain unit specific annual educational requirements.
Required
**Licenses and Certifications**
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/Certification Details
Time Frame
Required/
Preferred
EMT - Emergency Medical Tech
Must possess valid Mississippi Basic Certificate.
Upon Hire
Required
**Work Experience**
Experience
Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
KSAs
Proficiency
Must complete basic orientation checklist.
General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards.
Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
Prioritizes and evaluates work assignments.
Anticipates resources needed.
Assimilates data and reports appropriately
Routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, family, and visitors.
Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance.
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000ANK. Posted job title: Emergency Medical Technician, Lee County, $2K Sign On Bonus
About North Mississippi Health Services
At 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.