Paramedic

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Rome, GA

22d

About The Position

The Paramedic provides patient care in emergency and non-emergency environments and ensures compliance with Georgia EMS rules and regulations. The role includes checking and maintaining ambulance vehicles and equipment so they are clean and in proper working condition, maintaining required licenses and certifications, and attending mandatory training and required Paramedic courses. The Paramedic follows company policies and procedures, including protocols and standing orders approved by the company medical director. Employees hired into the position are subject to a six-month introductory probationary period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State of Georgia Paramedic License.
Basic Life Support certification.
ACLS certification.
PHTLS or equivalent certification within six months of hire.
EVOC or equivalent certification.
Current State of Georgia Driver's License.
Physically able to perform job duties.
Maintain all company-required licenses and certifications for a Paramedic position.
Attend mandatory training and required Paramedic courses.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls for service dispatched from the Puckett EMS communications center as directed.
Provide patient care and treatment according to company policy and company medical director protocols.
Clean and check the ambulance and all equipment daily; promptly report deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
Prepare and complete required reports, including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, and daily, weekly, and monthly unit check-offs.
Ensure the unit and crew members comply with Puckett EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards; report deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
Ensure vehicles placed in service comply with applicable laws, rules, licenses, and regulations established by the State of Georgia and other authorized agencies.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
Maintain readiness and professionalism while on duty, and professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform on or off duty.
Work in a self-motivated manner with little supervision or direction.
Perform other duties as required.