Paramedic - $22+ per hour

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Paramedic for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

• Specialty: Paramedic
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**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.

**Job Knowledge:**

* Must possess valid Paramedic National Registry Certification
* Must be able to obtain a Mississippi Paramedic License within two weeks of hire
* Must complete Paramedic orientation checklist.
* Must maintain unit specific annual educational requirements.
* Must have effective communication and teaching skills.
* Must maintain valid driver’s license/STATE EMS driver’s license
* General knowledge of various regulatory and accrediting standards.
* Must maintain knowledge and resources necessary to provide age appropriate care.
* Must maintain required certifications as set forth by the department.

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BVH. Posted job title: Paramedic, Lee County, $2K Sign On Bonus

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.