Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (12 hours) (Nights)
About The Position
The Paramedic will be responsible for providing Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care, and ambulance transportation. This role involves maintaining units and equipment, performing emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations, and ensuring proper vehicle maintenance. The Paramedic must possess knowledge of state and federal regulations, EMS guidelines, and OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen regulations. They are also responsible for maintaining a thorough knowledge of local geography and assisting other staff members. The position requires responding to calls efficiently, providing ALS patient care in accordance with established guidelines, and completing medical records and transportation reports. Employees must adhere to the Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of related experience
- Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures
- Paramedic License
- ACLS Certification
- Driver's License
- Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification
- Knowledge of emergency clinical practices and protocol
- Knowledge of use of medical and related emergency equipment
- Knowledge of local geography
- Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies
- Ability to work independently as part of a team, sometimes alongside emergency fire and police units
- Ability to create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations
- Ability to work during odd hours and for extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to work with much standing, bending and kneeling
- Ability to work with a partner in lifting patients whose weight occasionally exceeds 200 pounds
- Ability to avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients
- Exercising judgment, dexterity, and physical coordination
- Preparing clear and concise reports
- Driving emergency vehicles
- Georgia Paramedic License
- Valid driver's license
- Maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
- Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience
Nice To Haves
- BTLS guidelines
Responsibilities
- Providing Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care
- Providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care
- Providing ambulance transportation
- Maintaining units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition
- Performing emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations
- Ensuring proper fuel, fluid and tire pressure levels
- Reporting equipment damage or malfunction
- Maintaining knowledge of state, federal and regulatory agency rules and regulations, EMS guidelines, policies and procedures
- Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of local geography
- Assisting other staff members in providing care
- Responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe and efficient manner
- Diagnosing and treating patients with appropriate techniques, resources and equipment
- Completing appropriate medical records and transportation reports
- Maintaining a thorough working knowledge of current Paramedic standards of care
- Performing within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
