Paramedic (PRN)

Liberty County BOC•Hinesville, GA

About The Position

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking skilled Paramedics for its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department. The position provides high-quality emergency care at the paramedic level to patients and requires sound clinical judgment, compassion, quick decision-making, and collaboration with dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement, nurses, and hospital staff. Paramedics respond to medical and traumatic emergencies, assess patients, provide care within the Georgia Paramedic scope of practice, communicate with medical personnel, and transport patients by ambulance. They complete patient reports, check and maintain ambulance equipment and supplies, and participate in training and continuing education. The role may also involve public events, safety demonstrations, screenings, mandatory classes, recall, mandatory overtime, and acting as Medical Incident Command at mass-casualty scenes or disasters when supervisory staff are absent. The work can take place in an office, a very noisy environment, or outdoors, sometimes in cold or inclement weather. Employees may encounter dust, dirt, grease, moving machinery, infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals, and must use protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. The position has functional supervision over assigned EMS personnel, including EMT, EMT-I, and EMT-A staff. Compensation is based on years of experience: $23.06 per hour for less than five years, $23.99 per hour for five to nine years, and $24.96 per hour for ten or more years. Liberty County EMS offers in-house training for recertification hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
More than one year of related experience.
Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
Appropriate state EMS certification at the Paramedic level.
American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Knowledge of emergency medical practices, techniques, and standards; radio communications; ambulance operation, use, and maintenance; procedures for special equipment and patient-care items; local roads and geography; applicable state and federal requirements; and departmental, safety, and County policies and procedures.
Skill in analyzing problems and developing and implementing solutions; operating advanced medical equipment; providing medical care under emergency conditions; oral and written communication; supervision and management; and interpersonal relations.
Ability to meet the described physical and environmental demands, including frequently lifting light and heavy objects over 100 pounds and using protective devices as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
PHTLS preferred.
PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency medical calls, including cardiac and respiratory problems, childbirth, strokes, seizures, accidents, and other traumatic or medical incidents.
Obtain medical histories and information about the current event, and determine appropriate aid and response guidelines.
Provide emergency medical care and treatment within the Georgia Paramedic scope of practice and applicable state and local regulations.
Communicate with medical personnel by two-way radio and telephone about patients’ conditions, vital signs, and treatment.
Transport patients in an ambulance.
Complete required patient reports before the end of each shift.
Replace, clean, and reset equipment and supplies, and perform an ambulance check-off at the start of each shift.
Assist with or participate in training exercises and continuing education to maintain certification.
Attend public functions to provide emergency medical response as needed.
Provide public safety demonstrations and screenings.
Attend mandatory departmental classes.
Respond to recall and work mandatory overtime when required.
May act as Medical Incident Command at mass-casualty scenes or disasters when a supervisor, Deputy Director, or Director is absent.
Perform related duties.
Functionally supervise assigned EMS personnel, including EMT, EMT-I, and EMT-A staff.