What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic 911 - [Part Time] - Smith County, MS position at AmeriPro EMS?
Position: Paramedic 911
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Shift: Multiple Shifts Available
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FTE: Part Time
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City: Raleigh
| State: MississippiAmeriPro EMS is seeking a Paramedic that delivers high-quality, compassionate patient care in emergency settings. This role ensures safe patient transport, accurate documentation, and consistent operational readiness while representing AmeriPro EMS with professionalism and integrity. Paramedics work collaboratively with EMT partners, dispatch, hospitals, and other public safety agencies to support exceptional patient outcomes and uphold AmeriPro’s commitment to service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessment and deliver BLS interventions in accordance with AmeriPro EMS protocols and scope of practice.
- Provide safe, continuous monitoring and medical management during patient transport.
- Complete all patient care reports accurately, thoroughly, and promptly in the approved electronic system.
- Operate emergency vehicles safely, adhering to AmeriPro EMS driving standards, traffic laws, and safety guidelines.
- Ensure the ambulance, equipment, and medical supplies are response-ready through routine checks, cleaning, and restocking.
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, partner agencies, and receiving facilities to support seamless patient care transitions.
- Support EMT partners through teamwork, professionalism, and clear direction.
- Participate in ongoing training, drills, and quality improvement efforts to maintain clinical competency and support AmeriPro EMS operational excellence.
Competitive compensation
Personal Time Off starting at 2 weeks; increases with tenure.
Expansive Benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Short-term Disability, Life, Accident and Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
Employer-paid Basic Life and AD&D
Employer $600 contribution to HSA with an HDHP
401(k) Employer Match 50% up to first 6% of Eligible Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Certification/Licensure Requirements
Mississippi Paramedic certification in good standing
Current certifications CPR: BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS
Valid state specific Drivers’ license
Ventilator certified every three (3) years
FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)
Physical Qualifications List
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Frequently is required to stand and walk
Occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance
Frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Required Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the EMS field preferred
State specific Paramedic license in good standing / current NREMT certification if required by state
Current certifications CPR: BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS
Valid state specific Drivers’ license
Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screening
Strong people skills and proven ability to collaborate within a team
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions in English
Ventilator certified every three (3) years
Successful completion of a written and practical exam
FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working as a Paramedic or in a similar medical role
Additional certification or advanced training in emergency services: Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS); Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training
Technology proficiency
Skills
Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders
Ability to read and interpret local maps
Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous and rapidly emergent tasks
Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology
Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, Puckett EMS operations and other customer service issues
Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications
Demonstrated ability to represent AmeriPro EMS and other team members as an EMS professional
Demonstrated ability to utilize a ventilator in a clinical environment
Working Environment
Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.
Shifts
One 24-Hour Shift Per Week
Two 12-Hour Shifts Per Week