Knowledge of the appropriate scope of care as defined by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and Alcorn State University EMS policies and procedures
Knowledge of stress response and methods to ensure personal well being
Knowledge of body substance isolation
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
Ability to effectively deal with trauma and serious illness in emergency situations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment
Ability to anticipate/identify problems, taking initiative to prevent/correct them
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel
Ability 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 standards
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to handle telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information
