Paramedic Ambulance - Nights

Wellstar Health System•Griffin, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
PARA - Paramedic in the state of Georgia
GADL - Georgia Driver's License
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Assessment Skills
Writing, Judgement and Decision Making
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking Clearly
Time Management
Report Writing

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician

Responsibilities

Provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency.
Prepares for response, responds, delivers care, transports, documents, and performs post-response duties.
Attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for patient safety in route.
Performs an initial assessment of the scene and patient, including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam.
Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and initiates emergency life-saving treatment when necessary.
Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, and resuscitation with an ambu bag.
Intubates when necessary.
Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol.
May participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Communicates verbally in crisis situations with team members, patients, and family members.
Works with EMT or Paramedic partner to form solutions to unique problems, respecting input and coming to a common goal.
Adheres to safety policies and procedures and acts in a safe manner at all times in less than safe conditions.
Acts within the appropriate guidelines and scope of practice for the Paramedic role, not operating outside of scope without on-line medical direction.
Maintains accurate supply levels and does not use equipment for unintended purposes.
Maintains vehicles in good working order and uses vehicles with due regard.
Performs daily preventative maintenance checks on vehicles.
Analyzes problems under pressure to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for patient care.