Certified EMT and Paramedic

The Emergency Medical Technician provides care to emergency and non-emergency patients and maintains positive working relationship with all customer groups and agencies. An EMT restores and promotes a patient's health by assisting Paramedics in providing life support and transport of sick and injured persons in and out of hospital settings as authorized by established medical protocol or a physician. The EMT operates emergency vehicles and collaborates with emergency medical systems.

Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols, procedures and treatmentsFamiliarity with the service area and the ability to read a mapAbility to wok effectively with a variety of peopleStrong assessment skills and the ability to respond quicklyAbility to remain calm in stressful situations. Desire to present a professional image and a caring, compassionate manner with all patientsMEMS provides coverage around the clock, seven days per week. Most schedules include 12 or 24 hour shifts with shifts assigned via a bidding procedure.EMT's work outdoors in all kinds of weatherPhysical demand include walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, running and frequent lifting of 110+ pounds. Accurate hearing ability and vision that can be corrected to 20/20 are required. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.