Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services; Shifts M-F

Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (10 Hour Shifts M-F) (Days)

Annualized Potential Starting Earnings of $75,000.

The Paramedic will be responsible for providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care and ambulance transportation.

• Provide BLS and ALS patient care as part of emergency medical services.
• Transport patients by ambulance to appropriate medical facilities.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year of related experience. Requires working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Paramedic certification, ACLS certification, Driver's License, Healthcare Provider (CPR).
• Other: Georgia Paramedic License required.

• 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 and as part of a team, sometimes with emergency fire and police units; maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations; work odd hours and for extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions; standing, bending and kneeling; lifting patients with partner (weights may exceed 200 pounds);
  
  minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients.
• Technical Skills: Exercising judgment, dexterity, and physical coordination; preparing clear and concise reports; driving emergency vehicles.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care