Paramedic

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care
• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care
• Perform ambulance transportation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of related experience
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures
• A current Georgia Paramedic License

Qualifications

• Knowledge:
• Emergency clinical practices and protocol
• Use of medical and related emergency equipment
• Local geography

Behavioral and Technical Skills

• Act calmly and quickly in emergencies
• Work independently as part of a team, sometimes alongside emergency fire and police units
• Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations
• Work during odd hours and for extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
• Work with much standing, bending and kneeling
• Work with a partner in lifting patients whose weight occasionally exceeds 200 pounds
• Avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients

Technical Skills

• Exercising judgment, dexterity, and physical coordination
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Driving emergency vehicles