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This is a job for a EMT Basic with a company in the Winona, MS area.

Job Summary: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in the most expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner possible within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and Company policies.

Responsibilities: Follows and maintains thorough familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other Company policies. Continuously maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing the duties of an EMT. Operates Company vehicles in accordance with Risk & Safety policies; is familiar with and abides by traffic laws governing the operation of emergency response vehicles. Maintains a driving record in compliance with Risk & Safety policy requirements. Develops ability to locate addresses quickly and safely through knowledge of number systems and street layouts with and without the assistance of maps and electronic mapping devices. Performs beginning shift checks to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; tops off fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are on board. Report immediately to the Supervisor any discrepancies in vehicle, equipment or supplies standards that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call. Notifies Fleet Maintenance/Supervisor of mechanical failures of the ambulance and equipment. Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside and outside, restocked, tagged as necessary, and fueled at the end of each shift. Complete all appropriate documentation as outlined in Company policy. Reports problems or unusual occurrences immediately to the Supervisor. Attends all mandatory training and in-service events. Fosters and maintains cooperative working relationships with peers, facility staff and public safety personnel. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered. Uses/operates appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools. Appropriately uses medical equipment such as gurney, airway equipment/airway bag, IV, splints, bandages, and medications in rendering proper emergency medical treatment of patients. Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate and expedient manner. Communicate effectively with empathy and compassion to interview patients, their family members, bystanders, other service agency members and facility staff. Discerns deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given. Listen to and takes direction from Dispatch. Converses with Dispatch, facility staff and other responders via phone or radio as to status of patient. Fosters and maintains excellent working relationships with all internal and external facility staff. Conducts self in a professional manner in accordance with the Company's 'Standards of Conduct' policy. Arrivals for duty appropriately groomed and in the proper work dress/uniform. Maintains punctual and regular attendance. Completes all required/assigned Company training. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age; some prior work experience in a healthcare system is preferred. Education: High school diploma or GED. Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills; strong listening and comprehension abilities, adaptability to quickly evolving situations, and strong decision-making Credentials/Licenses: Valid Driver's License, State EMT certification and CPR/BLS certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/ eteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.