Paramedic Emergency Department

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Paramedic position in the Emergency Department at Navicent Health Medical Center. The role involves administering IV solutions and medications under Medical Control, maintaining communication with Medical Control, relaying patient information, and ensuring safe patient transportation. The position also requires accurate documentation of all ambulance trips, patient charges, and state forms, as well as maintaining ambulance equipment and supplies in proper working order.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Applicable state Paramedic certification.

Nice To Haves

• National Paramedic Certification Registry certification.
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification.
• Pediatric Life Support (PLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers approved IV solutions and medications under the direction of Medical Control.
• Maintains communications with Medical Control to assure appropriate medical care.
• Relays patient information to the appropriate medical facility.
• Assures safe transportation of the patient enroute to any medical facility.
• Documents required paperwork and keeps accurate records of all ambulance trips, patient charges, and files accordingly.
• Ensures all EMS charge sheets are fully completed and signatures obtained where indicated.
• Ensures all DHR run sheets (“state forms”) are complete on all ambulance runs without error.
• Maintains equipment to be utilized in proper working order including ambulance cleanliness and ensuring ambulance is properly stocked with supplies.
• Checks all equipment on the ambulance daily to assure proper working order.
• Reports maintenance problems to crew leader or director.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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