Registered Emergency Medical Technician (REMT)
Department:EmServ
Full Time/PRN:Full Time
Job SummaryProvides EMT-level emergency and non-emergency medical care across all age groups in the pre-hospital environment; supports paramedics and ensures safe patient transport.
Minimum Qualifications• Current NREMT EMT certification; MSDH EMT preferred.
• Current MSDL; MSDH EMS Driver preferred.
• BLS or ACLS certification; FEMA ICS 100/200/700/800 preferred.
Preferred Qualifications• Positive team attitude; prior EMS experience preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities• Provide EMT-level care to patients.
• Maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, and EMS staff.
• Prioritize daily work to maximize productivity.
• Provide guidance to EMS drivers and students.
• Complete accurate documentation for all calls.
• Ensure equipment readiness and safe operation.
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.
• Repeated transfers of patients and heavy equipment.
• Maintain stamina for prolonged standing, kneeling, twisting, and awkward postures.
• Fine-motor control for emergency/transport equipment; 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.
Skills Required
- Current NREMT EMT certification
- Current MSDL; MSDH EMS Driver preferred
- CPR certification
- FEMA ICS 100/200/700/800 preferred
What We Do
South Central Regional Medical Center is a 285-bed, public not-for-profit hospital located in Laurel, MS founded in 1952. The hospital primarily serves a 4-county area: Jones County, Jasper County, Wayne County and Smith County. The primary focus of the South Central Regional Medical Center Health System is to provide excellent healthcare services to the residents of South Central Mississippi and to improve the quality of life in the region. With more than 80 physicians on staff representing 28 medical specialties, South Central continues to meet the healthcare needs of a growing region. With over 2,100 employees throughout the health system, the highly skilled healthcare professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and offer the most modern diagnostic and treatment options.
