Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (24 Hours) (PRN)

Tanner Health • Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

The Paramedic provides Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care and ambulance transportation. The role requires emergency clinical knowledge, the ability to use medical and emergency equipment, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and drive emergency vehicles.

Paramedics work independently and as part of a team, sometimes alongside emergency fire and police units. The work may involve odd hours and extended periods, including outdoor work in adverse weather. It includes substantial standing, bending, and kneeling, and lifting patients with a partner, whose weight may occasionally exceed 200 pounds. Employees must avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients.

A Georgia Paramedic License and valid driver's license are required. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a motor vehicle record (MVR) check and meeting insurability requirements. At least two years of driving experience is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience.
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency clinical practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of medical and related emergency equipment.
• Knowledge of local geography.
• Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations.
• Ability to work odd hours and extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to perform work involving standing, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift patients with a partner; patient weight may occasionally exceed 200 pounds.
• Ability to avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients.
• Judgment, dexterity, and physical coordination.
• Georgia Paramedic License.
• ACLS Certification.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• At least two years of driving experience.
• Successful completion of an MVR check and meeting insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care.
• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care.
• Provide ambulance transportation.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Drive emergency vehicles.
• Work independently and collaboratively, including alongside emergency fire and police units.
• Lift patients with a partner when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED