Paramedic Baldwin PRN

American Addiction Centers • Milledgeville, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced life support to patients according to established standards and guidelines. This role involves accurate and legible documentation adhering to EMS protocols, serving as a role model and resource to other EMS personnel, and performing safe and courteous driving. The position also requires providing accurate and legible patient charge information, performing patient assessment and correct airway management, documenting patient care according to professional standards, and documenting non-transports accurately and properly. The Paramedic is expected to follow treatment protocols for patient care and excel in following EMS protocols.

Requirements

• Must hold a current Georgia Paramedic License.
• Must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support as well as Advanced Cardiac Life Support and must maintain certification at all times with no lapse.
• Must maintain a valid Georgia Drivers License and maintain a driving record that meets the requirements set forth by the Hospital Driving Policy.
• Must be aware and follow current Federal and Georgia laws with regards to emergency medical services.
• Must meet Hospital requirements for criminal background check.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Paramedic.
• Must be able to utilize initiative and independent action when required within the general framework of professional assignment.
• Must be able to utilize good judgment in evaluating alternatives in unorthodox situations.
• Must have good verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with physicians, patients and family members.
• Must be able to work with accuracy under stress and emergency situations.
• Discretion required in handling confidential information.
• Must be able to consistently follow prescribed treatment protocol for patient conditions.
• Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.
• Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport of supplies and/or equipment using good body mechanics.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength based upon the specific job evaluation levels.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly.
• Must be able to lift 50-80# and carry 50-80# specific to the job evaluation level for their position.
• If job class is classified under POPE D, must pass the cardiac recovery test.
• Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors.
• Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously.
• Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support to patients according to established standards and guidelines.
• Accurate and legible documentation that adherence to EMS protocols.
• Serves as a role model and resource person to other EMS personnel.
• Provides fellow staff members with help as necessary.
• Performs safe and courteous driving.
• Provides accurate and legible patient charge information.
• Performs patient assessment and correct airway management.
• Documents patient care according to professional (Department) standards.
• Documents non-transports accurately and properly.
• Follow treatment protocols for patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED