Paramedic PRN

Advocate Health • Macon, GA

2d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care in accordance with established EMS protocols, medical direction, and applicable regulations. The Paramedic assesses patients, initiates appropriate interventions, performs authorized ALS procedures, and ensures safe patient handling and transport. The role also includes operating emergency vehicles, completing clinical documentation, communicating with patients and care partners, maintaining vehicle and equipment readiness, supporting EMS personnel, and participating in training, continuing education, quality improvement, and competency validation. Other related duties may be assigned consistent with the position’s scope and level.

The position requires a current, active, unencumbered Georgia Paramedic License; current BLS and ACLS certifications; a valid Georgia Driver’s License that meets organizational driving requirements; and compliance with background screening, license verification, and ongoing practice eligibility requirements. Prerequisite education is validated through the Georgia Paramedic licensure process. At least one year of experience functioning as a Paramedic or in an equivalent advanced life support environment is required. Exceptions must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Emergency Medical Services or the applicable HR Business Partner.

The role requires knowledge of ALS protocols and prehospital care, rapid assessment and clinical decision-making, and skill in airway management, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation. The Paramedic must communicate effectively, maintain confidentiality, and remain accurate and composed under stress. Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling patients and equipment weighing approximately 50–80 pounds; assisting with transfers; repetitive bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and other movements; and working in unpredictable emergency environments with exposure to adverse weather, temperature extremes, confined spaces, noise, odors, chemicals, and bodily fluids while using appropriate PPE. Reasonable accommodation may apply in accordance with the ADA.

Advocate Health describes the role as eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, subject to eligibility based on FTE or status. The listed compensation range is $24.10–$36.15 per hour, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases. The role is listed as full time, with 40 hours per week and a schedule of “Various.”

Requirements

• Current, active, and unencumbered Georgia Paramedic License issued by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma, maintained without lapse.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, maintained without lapse.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and a driving record that meets organizational motor vehicle and hospital driving policy requirements.
• Meet organizational requirements for criminal background screening, licensure verification, and ongoing eligibility to practice.
• Prerequisite education validated by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma as part of the Paramedic licensure process.
• Minimum one year of experience functioning in a Paramedic role or equivalent advanced life support environment; exceptions require review and approval by the Director of Emergency Medical Services or the applicable HR Business Partner.
• Knowledge of ALS protocols, emergency medical procedures, and prehospital patient care standards.
• Ability to perform rapid and accurate patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and interventions in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated skill in advanced airway management, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation within scope of practice.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and independent action within established protocols and medical direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with patients, families, physicians, public safety partners, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, professionalism, and composure under stress, including emergency response and critical incidents.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and applicable privacy and information security standards.
• Ability to perform essential physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including safely lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling patients, equipment, and supplies weighing approximately 50–80 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and use visual acuity and auditory communication to assess patients, operate equipment, and communicate in person and by telephone or radio.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements and work in high-stress, fast-paced, unpredictable environments, including exposure to emergency situations, trauma, adverse weather, temperature extremes, confined spaces, noise, odors, chemicals, and bodily fluids while using appropriate PPE.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• If assigned to a role covered by applicable physical performance or occupational health standards, ability to meet job-related medical or fitness-for-duty requirements as required by policy.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• NREMT-Paramedic certification; preferred but not required because Georgia Paramedic licensure is the controlling credential for practice.
• Completion of additional nursing coursework beyond foundational requirements.
• Experience in high-volume 9-1-1 response, hospital-based EMS operations, or service delivery within a Level I Trauma Center environment.
• Experience in integrated, interdisciplinary health system environments, collaborating with emergency departments, trauma teams, nursing, physicians, and ancillary services.
• Ability to function effectively in high-acuity emergency situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support team-based care, mentorship, and informal clinical guidance.
• Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS emergency medical care according to EMS protocols, medical direction, and applicable regulations.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and perform authorized advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and other ALS procedures.
• Handle, move, and transport patients safely using proper body mechanics, equipment, and infection prevention practices.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely and courteously in compliance with organizational policies and traffic laws.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation, including patient care reports, treatment records, charge capture, and non-transport documentation.
• Communicate with patients, families, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and receiving facilities to support continuity of care and appropriate handoffs.
• Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies; report deficiencies and meet inspection, maintenance, and restocking requirements.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork, serve as a clinical resource to EMS personnel, and support safety, respect, and accountability.
• Participate in required training, continuing education, quality improvement activities, and competency validation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed