Paramedic-PRN

Responsible for

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency requests for service
• Providing efficient and immediate care to the infirm, critically ill, or injured
• Transporting to the appropriate destination

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System
• Arrive for work at the designated station, rested and prepared to work the scheduled shift
• If unable to safely discharge duties, report immediately to the on-duty EMS Field Supervisor
• Report to assigned ambulance and ensure it is fully stocked and fueled
• Respond in the assigned response status to calls assigned by CMED or to the designated ambulance post to await further response assignments
• Maintain two-way communication with CMED throughout the shift
• Prepare for and respond to disaster and multi-casualty situations
• Work in austere climates and conditions
• Perform initial patient assessment and administer treatment in compliance with the current Georgia Scope of Practice for EMS Personnel for the Paramedic provider level
• Assist crew member in safely lifting, packaging, moving, and transporting of the patient or patients to ensure optimum patient care
• Provide safe and efficient transport of the patient while constantly monitoring the patient and providing any appropriate continuing care within the scope of practice
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information
• Complete all required documentation prior to the end of the shift
• Insure ambulance is clean and stocked for the next oncoming shift prior to the end of the shift
• Maintain compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia: Official Code of Georgia Title 31, Chapter 11, Rules and Regulations Chapter 511-9-2
• Maintain compliance with and adherence to the current Emergency Medical Services Protocols for Therapy approved by the EMS Medical Director
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel

Skills And Abilities

• Talking: expressing and exchanging information and ideas by means of spoken word
• Color vision: ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Spend time bending, twisting the body, kneeling, crouching, stooping, crawling, repetitive motions and using your hands to handle, control, feel objects, tools or controls
• Lifting: must be able to successfully complete Post Offer Placement Exam and demonstrate ability to lift patient weighing 180 lbs. on stretcher, with assistance; must demonstrate ability to move patient weighing 180 lbs. from bed to stretcher, with assistance; must demonstrate ability to lift patient weighing 180 lbs. on stretcher, up three steps and down three steps, with assistance
• Safely drive and maneuver ambulance in traffic during emergent and non-emergent responses
• Proficiency in patient care skills as required by the Georgia Scope of Practice for EMS Personnel for the Paramedic provider level
• Ability to follow orders from physician either by protocol or voice command

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Current licensure as a Georgia Paramedic
• Minimum of 2 years as a licensed driver with a clear MVR
• Demonstrate ability to work well with people, both internally and externally