Paramedic- Bibb Area

American Addiction Centers • Macon, GA

13d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Provides Basic Life Support to patients of the age groups: Infant (0-12 months), Toddlers (1-3 years), pre-schoolers (3-6- years), School Aged (6-12 years), Adolescents (12-21 years), Adults (21-65 years) and Gerians (65+) as dispatched throughout the Emergency Medical Services area.

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 education of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 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.
• Very detailed documentation with clear adherence to EMS protocols.
• Very detailed, legible, descriptive documentation with strict adherence to EMS protocols.
• Serves as a role model and resource person to other EMS personnel.
• Provides fellow staff members with help as necessary.
• Provides assistance to staff very openly, willing to help staff at anytime and without hesitation.
• Performs safe and courteous driving.
• Department has received no complaints, negative observations or positive comments.
• Department receives positive comments from bystanders, patients, staff or department leadership.
• Provides accurate and legible patient charge information.
• No documented issues with charge sheets.
• Documented positive comments related to charge sheets.
• Performs patient assessment and correct airway management.
• Properly documents and performs proper patient assessment and airway management.
• Excels in patient assessment/airway management by observation and/or documentation.
• Documents patient care according to professional (Department) standards.
• Routinely documents well with few errors.
• Few documentation errors.
• Documents non-transports accurately and properly.
• Review finds where employee failed to appropriately document non-transports per policy.
• Employee documents non-transports per policy.
• Follow treatment protocols for patient care.
• Adherence to protocols is poor.
• Routinely follow department’s medical protocols.
• Excels in following EMS protocols with few exceptions.

Benefits

• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED