Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (12 hours) (Nights)

About the role

Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care, and ambulance transportation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of related experience
• Working knowledge of standard practices and procedures
• Georgia Paramedic License
• Paramedic ACLS Certification
• Healthcare Provider (CPR) Certification
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and minimum two years of driving experience
• Employment contingent upon successful MVR check and meeting insurability requirements

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