This position is for a Paramedic with a company location in Purvis, MS.

Summary. The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner. 

Duties and Responsibilities include: Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol; Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care; Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls; Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirement; Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care;   Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information; Other duties as defined by the formal job description.

Requirements and Qualifications Include; Must be currently State and Nationally registered as EMT-P.; Must possess a current driver's license in the State where the Business Unit is located except where exempt by State regulation; Currently licensed as EMS-Driver with DEMS; Current adult and child CPR certification from AHA; Current certification as ACLS provider; New employees have 6 months to obtain this certification but must be knowledgeable in ACLS nonetheless; In States where required, must possess a current Class D driver's license.

AAP/EEO Statement: Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.