Paramedic - Office of Psychiatry M-F

Hightop Health•Cartersville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Paramedic who is passionate about delivering high quality outpatient care, to join our integrative and collaborative team in Cartersville, GA! At Hightop Health our goal is to establish a new standard for a positive and supportive culture, allowing practitioners to truly thrive in their practice so that the patients served will maximally benefit from treatment. Our clinician-centric approach is at the core of our mission. We believe that when our clinicians, providers, and support staff feel valued and connected, patient outcomes are maximized. We value your professional development through clinical mentorship, collaboration, and access to a community of renowned clinical leaders, passionate peers, and supportive business partners who manage the administrative components of your practice so you can focus on patient care. Our Integrative Psychiatry services are designed to treat the whole person, optimizing our patients’ overall health and well-being while prioritizing comprehensive and compassionate care. Our advanced services include: Esketamine (Spravato™), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intensive Outpatient Programming, and IV Ketamine. Clinic Location: Cartersville - 15 Medical Dr NE Suite 350, Cartersville, GA 30121 Compensation: based on experience Hightop Health PERKS: Medical Benefits, robust Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan and more! Job Summary: The Paramedic provides advanced on-site clinical medical response and urgent care within Hightop Health. This role also functions as a primary clinical support provider for interventional psychiatric treatments , including SPRAVATO® (esketamine) and ketamine-based services, in accordance with Hightop Health policies, procedures, provider orders, and paramedic scope of practice. This role participates in the delivery and clinical monitoring of SPRAVATO® (esketamine) treatment services in accordance with the SPRAVATO® REMS Program, provider orders, and Hightop Health policies and procedures. This role may also participate in the administration and monitoring of ketamine-based treatment services that are not subject to REMS requirements, in accordance with provider orders, Hightop Health clinical protocols, and paramedic scope of practice. This is a clinic-based role and does not function as part of a 911 emergency transport service.

Requirements

Proven experience as a paramedic
Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in stressful situations
Adaptable with a great deal of calm
Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
Valid driver’s license
Georgia Paramedic License
NREMT Paramedic
BLS and ACLS Certifications preferred

Nice To Haves

EHR (Athena) experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer SPRAVATO® and ketamine-based treatment visits (as applicable) in accordance with clinical protocols, provider orders, and required monitoring standards
Ensure a safe, supportive treatment environment through consistent patient preparation, observation, documentation, and adherence to emergency and safety procedures
Support efficient patient flow and scheduling coordination for treatment days, including readiness checks, room/space preparation, and timely communication with clinicians and operational partners
Provide high-quality patient service, education (within scope), and service recovery to support engagement and retention in treatment.
Check equipment, maintain equipment, report needs for equipment.
Lead and coordinate patient treatments and report to other HCP.
Evaluate the patient’s physical, mental and emotional condition.
Attend to patient’s needs before, during and after medical treatment.
Use tech equipment and tools to monitor patients.
Collaborate with providers and ensure continuity of care.
Write and submit concrete and accurate patient reports.
Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards.
Keep abreast with new treatment and medical procedures through continuous training.
Must be able to use Microsoft Office
Be able to check inventory, log medications administrated, ensure compliance.
Effectively communicate with HCP’s, co-workers, patients and their caregivers