Paramedic

Job Title:

Paramedic

Department:

EmServ

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Provides emergency and non‑emergency pre‑hospital care across age groups per protocols and MSDH BEMS regulations; documents and maintains equipment readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current NREMT Paramedic (MSDH preferred); EMS Driver licenses as applicable; ACLS/PALS preferred; FEMA ICS courses preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Positive team attitude; strong communication.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality paramedic services and leadership to EMS team.

• Prioritize work; document calls; ensure equipment readiness.

• Communicate with patients, families, first responders, and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and work on varied terrain and in confined spaces.

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull 75–100 lbs with or without assistance (patients/equipment).

• Repeated transfers of patients to stretchers/wheelchairs and loading/unloading equipment.

• Maintain stamina for prolonged standing, kneeling, and awkward postures in emergency situations.

• Rapid fine‑motor control for operation of emergency/diagnostic devices; adequate vision and hearing.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.