Paramedic - Medical Transport - 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

About the role

Is under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor. Should have knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients, as well as all definitive techniques within their scope of practice and limitations of their certification, as governed by the Department of Public Health. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to the Georgia Department of Public health, as outlined by the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medicine relative to pre-hospital treatment of all sick and injured patients and ensures that care is consistently delivered to every patient.
• Maintains and complies with all mandatory NGHS education.
• Uses sound judgment in resolving problems using the chain of command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit.
• Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire.
• Uses radio communication professionally and as directed.
• Documentation is completed accurately and expeditiously within the standards of Medical Transport.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medicine relative to pre-hospital treatment of all sick and injured patients and ensures that care is consistently delivered to every patient.
• Maintains and complies with all mandatory NGHS education.
• Uses sound judgment in resolving problems using the chain of command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit.
• Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire.
• Uses radio communication professionally and as directed.
• Documentation is completed accurately and expeditiously within the standards of Medical Transport.

Requirements

• Licensure or other certifications: State certification as Emergency Medical Technician.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Level I--no experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Educational Requirements.
• Preferred Experience: Preferred Experience.

Skills

• Competent in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis.
• Perform pulse oximetry and blood glucose measurements and interpretation.
• Can perform administration of pre-measured unit doses of nebulized bronchodilator.
• Knowledgeable of all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation.
• Operates NGHS vehicles within the NGHS standards and Georgia laws.
• Maintains all certifications required by law/department.

Benefits

Pay commensurate on experience, but not required.

Pay

Pay commensurate on experience, but not required.

Schedule

Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Afternoon