Paramedic, Oconee-Ambulance Services, PRN, Variable
About The Position
The Paramedic provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment. The role delivers basic and advanced life support interventions, assesses patient conditions, establishes priorities, and implements appropriate treatment plans. Paramedics administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols, then safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition. The position communicates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals; maintains accurate patient care reports; and complies with regulatory and organizational requirements. It also supports professional development, training, and quality improvement, and maintains the cleanliness, readiness, and upkeep of emergency medical equipment and vehicles. Paramedics operate vehicles safely, courteously, and efficiently, may perform Point of Care testing with Administration approval, and perform other duties as assigned. This is a non-management role that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
- State or provisional approved Paramedic certification.
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Chart.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within 90 days of hire.
- NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification within 90 days of hire.
- Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillators.
- Working knowledge of cardiac monitors, defibrillators, pulse oximeters, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, and other equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency annually.
- Ability to maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
- Decision-making skills, clinical skills, and ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers and transport patients safely.
Nice To Haves
- One year of pre-hospital care experience.
- PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and advanced life support interventions as needed.
- Assess patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
- Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate patient care reports and comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Participate in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure emergency medical equipment and vehicles are maintained, clean, and ready for use.
- Operate vehicles in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.
- Perform Point of Care testing with approval of Administration.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
