Paramedic PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

About The Position

The Paramedic provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care in accordance with established EMS protocols, medical direction, and applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations. The role performs comprehensive patient assessments and initiates appropriate interventions within scope of practice, including medication administration, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation as authorized by protocol and medical control. The Paramedic safely handles, moves, and transports patients; operates emergency vehicles in compliance with organizational policies and traffic laws; and completes accurate, timely clinical documentation. The role communicates with patients, families, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and receiving facilities to support continuity of care. It also maintains vehicle and equipment readiness, contributes to a safe and accountable team culture, and participates in required training, continuing education, quality improvement, and competency validation. Other related duties may be assigned. This position is listed as full time, benefits eligible, and 40 hours per week, with a varied schedule. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15. The position is with Advocate Health’s Navicent Health Medical Center Ambulance Services. Physical requirements include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull patients, equipment, and supplies weighing approximately 50–80 pounds; assist with patient transfers; perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and position changes; and work in stressful, fast-paced, unpredictable environments. The role may involve noise, adverse weather, temperature extremes, confined spaces, odors, chemicals, and bodily fluids, with appropriate personal protective equipment. Visual acuity, hearing, and verbal English communication are required for patient assessment and communication. Reasonable accommodation is addressed in accordance with the ADA.

Requirements

Current, active, and unencumbered Georgia Paramedic License issued by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma; must be maintained without lapse.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications; must be 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.
Minimum of 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 responsible HRBP.
Knowledge of ALS protocols, emergency medical procedures, and pre-hospital patient care standards.
Ability to perform rapid and accurate patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and intervention 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 for working with patients, families, physicians, public safety partners, and healthcare team members.
Ability to maintain accuracy, professionalism, and composure under stress, including during emergency response and critical incidents.
Knowledge of and ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy and information security standards.
Ability to perform essential physical functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to approximately 50–80 pounds and assisting with patient transfers.
Ability to use near and distance visual acuity and auditory communication, and to communicate verbally in English.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and maintain functional range of motion sufficient for job duties.
Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced, unpredictable environments and tolerate environmental conditions including noise, adverse weather, temperature extremes, confined spaces, odors, chemicals, and bodily fluids while using appropriate PPE.
Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
If applicable to the assigned role, ability to meet job-related medical or fitness-for-duty requirements under organizational 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.
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.
Demonstrated 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 in accordance with EMS protocols, medical direction, and applicable regulations.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and initiate appropriate interventions within scope of practice.
Administer medications and perform advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and other authorized ALS procedures.
Safely handle, move, and transport patients using proper body mechanics, equipment, and infection prevention practices.
Operate emergency vehicles safely and courteously while following organizational driving policies and traffic laws.
Complete accurate, timely, and legible patient care reports, treatment records, charge capture, and non-transport documentation.
Communicate with patients, family members, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and receiving facilities to support continuity of care and appropriate handoff.
Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies; report deficiencies and comply with inspection, maintenance, and restocking requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork, serve as a clinical resource to EMS personnel, and support a culture of 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.