EMT - Paramedic - Night Shift College Park GA

TEAM MOBILE HEALTH CARE•Dunwoody, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Team Mobile Health Care is a provider of mobile healthcare, emergency medical services, and behavioral health transport services in Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi. Paramedics respond to medical and traumatic emergencies and provide basic and advanced life support and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. They also provide support for interfacility transfers and assist other company departments as needed. The role works under the general direction of the daily supervisor and may be full-time, part-time, or per diem. The advertised position is for a night shift in College Park, Georgia, and the company notes competitive night and weekend shift differentials. Paramedics provide emergency and non-emergency patient care at scenes, during transport, and during transfers between facilities. They follow applicable company, local, regional, and state guidelines, use sound judgment and safe vehicle practices, maintain readiness of vehicles and equipment, and complete patient care records and other required documentation. They are expected to act professionally, prioritize patient care and safety, work effectively with colleagues and external personnel, and may lead or supervise other members of the care team. The role also includes maintaining certifications, attending continuing education, supporting community education and public relations, training third riders, and completing routine station and vehicle tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 25 years old.
Current certification as a Paramedic by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Current CPR–Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Safety and Health Institute, and current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider certification.
Current, active motor vehicle operator's license.
Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense and demonstrating a thorough understanding of emergency medical care principles.
Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with coworkers, partners, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other EMS members.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Demonstrated skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality patient care, including the ability to serve effectively as team leader in patient-care situations.
Ability to perform public-relations and community-education functions and deal effectively with the medical community and general public.
Ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift and carry 150 pounds with assistance up and down two flights of stairs.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to walk one-quarter mile without difficulty or affecting immediate performance of job-related duties.

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Respond to selected medical and traumatic emergencies and provide interfacility transfers from hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.
Provide emergency medical care at the scene, en route to hospitals, and during transportation between facilities; deliver patients to the nearest appropriate medical facility.
Perform basic or intermediate life support procedures according to certification level and perform indicated Advanced Life Support procedures under Medical Control Physician direction and applicable protocols.
Follow company, local, regional, and state patient-care guidelines, Georgia law, EMS regulations, and company policies.
Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness at the beginning of each shift and after every call.
Operate company vehicles safely, use seatbelts, and follow Universal Precautions, Body Substance Isolation, and infection-control policies.
When appropriate, lead emergency and non-emergency care situations and direct or supervise other members of the care team.
Provide high-quality care during transport and give receiving staff a comprehensive report on the patient's status.
Complete patient care records and all other required documentation for each patient contact.
Maintain professional working relationships with company personnel, public safety personnel, medical staff, patients, families, and the public.
Attend required continuing education and maintain certifications, including timely state recertification; provide the company with current certification and license documentation.
Complete required company, state, and federal training.
Report to assigned shifts on time and in proper uniform, and remain on duty until properly relieved.
Accommodate and train third riders for orientation or educational purposes and complete documentation for student interns.
Participate in public relations and community education programs sponsored by TMHC.
Complete routine assignments such as cleaning, laundry, and trash removal, and perform other duties as assigned.
Consult with a supervisor on non-routine matters.