Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (24 Hours)

Responsibilities

• Providing Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care
• Providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care
• Ambulance transportation

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: One year of related experience; requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Driving: Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience; must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record; employment contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check and meeting insurability requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Paramedic certification
• ACLS Certification
• Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Georgia Paramedic License (required)
• Valid driver's license

Skills

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

Pay

Annualized Potential Starting Earnings of $75,000.