Alcorn State University is hiring: Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter in Lorman

Job Title Emergency Medical Technician/FirefighterEssential Job FunctionsApplies basic life support skills to triage, rescue, treat and transport injured or ill personsResponds to medical emergenciesProvides patient care functionsDirects medical activities at multiple patient scenes or mass casualty incidents until relieved by qualified supervisor; performs triage, coordinates medical transportation of the sick and injuredProtects property from water and smokeResponds to fire alarms and other emergency callsLeads out hose line, selects and operates hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fireOther related duties, as assignedQualifications Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalentMinimum Experience One (1) year experience as an EMT BasicLicenses/Certifications Licensed Emergency Medical TechnicianLicensed FirefighterKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the appropriate scope of care as defined by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and Alcorn State University EMS policies and proceduresKnowledge of stress response and methods to ensure personal wellbeingKnowledge of body substance isolationExcellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonalAbility to effectively deal with trauma and serious illness in emergency situationsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to exercise sound independent judgmentAbility to anticipate/identify problems, taking initiative to prevent/correct themAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnelAbility to operate specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state and local law, regulations and standardsAbility to maintain accurate recordsAbility to handle telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information