Paramedic

The Paramedic renders highly professional and technical care to patients. Provides direct and indirect patient care. Directs and supervises other assigned team members and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age of the patient. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the lifespan including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Base pay $24/hour 1.25 Shift Differential

Excellent Benefits Including:

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and other supplemental plans

Retirement Savings Plan

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program

Continuing Education Requirements:

To be eligible for renewal of licensure, the Paramedic must complete the following:

1. Forty-eight (48) hours of refresher courses

2. Eight (8) hours of ACLS recertification

3. Eight (8) hours of BLS recertification

4. Eight (8) hours of PALS recertification

Experience:

• One year of experience required in the hospital or pre-hospital setting

. EMS experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

• Current Paramedic license from the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners

• Must have current BLS, ACLS PLS and/or PALS

-In State applicants must have GA State license - Out of state applicants must have current NREMP (national registry) and must obtain GA licensure

Physical Demands:

• Walking and standing throughout shift.

• Lifting patients with assistance daily.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills).

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care.

Other Special Characteristics:

• May be required to work unusual or additional shift hours.

• Works under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

• Works in a continually changing work environment.

Accountabilities:

I. Maintains a safe environment for patient/clients, co-workers and self.

II. Demonstrates effective organization of work habits. Documents all patient encounters as required in a neat, orderly and complete manner.

III. Performs assigned procedures for the wellbeing of the patient.

IV. Maintains good relationship with others, functions as a Team Leader or the ER Care Team.

V. Provides appropriate care for the patient as indicated taking into consideration their condition and age.

VI. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients taking into consideration their condition and age.

Major Work Activities:

I.1 Recognizes and takes appropriate action to safeguard clients against the effects of fire, infection or physical injury.

I.2. Conforms to established institutional and departmental policies and procedures for the protection of client and personnel.

I.3 Reports incidents in a timely manner

I 4 Uses universal blood and body precautions.

II.1 Completes assigned duties within appropriate time frame.

II.2 Demonstrates responsible maintenance of supplies and equipment..

II.3 Performs triage by Emergency Room standard..

III.1 Operates radio communication with the EMS and relays information to the Charge Nurse.

III.2 Performs venipuncture and collects other lab specimens as instructed..

III.3 Administers oxygen therapy and performs oral suctioning.

III.4 Documents procedures performed and patient response on ER records.

IV.1 Communicates with the next shift regarding status of the department, work left incomplete or unresolved situations.

IV.2 Assists other members of the ER health care team as necessary or as required by supervisor.

V.1 Provides appropriate care for patient as indicated taking into consideration their condition and age (New Born, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.

VI. 1 Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients taking into consideration their condition and age (New Born, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric).

This Job Description is an overall statement of major accountabilities and duties performed by incumbents in this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other position-related duties other than those described in this description.