Paramedic - Medical Transport - Nights

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor, the Paramedic should possess knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients as well as all definitive techniques within the limitations of their certification as governed by the Department of Public Health and scope of practice. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

The employee performs clinical duties in accordance with the State of Georgia and NGHS policies and procedures.

• State certification as Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Other:
  Basic Life Support certification (BLS) and approved Defensive Driving course.

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications.
• Preferred Educational Requirements.
• Preferred Experience.
• Knowledge of State of Georgia Department of Public Health Protocols and Scope of Practice for Paramedics, including drug therapy IV, intubation, EKG recognition, emergency vehicle operation.
• Knowledge and proficiency with emergency vehicle operation and area of operations.
• Maintains good physical fitness.

• Complies with all applicable departmental and hospital regulations, directives, and protocols whether written or verbal.
• Maintains thorough, up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medical care relative to pre-hospital care of all sick and injured patients at the advanced level, ensuring consistent care delivery.
• Keeps emergency vehicle clean, fueled, and well-stocked at all times.
• Ensures familiarity with all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation and operates vehicle safely and professionally.
• Maintains all equipment on vehicle and ensures equipment left at the hospital is eventually retrieved.
• Dresses in appropriate uniform attire as directed by NGHS and Medical Transport policies.
• Ensures paperwork is completed accurately and expeditiously within the standards of the State of Georgia and completed prior to the end of the shift.
• Communicates verbally according to Medical Transport and NGHS policies and procedures.

The Physical Demands of the role include lifting up to 100 lbs frequently (31‑65% of time), carrying up to 100 lbs frequently (31‑65% of time), vision, kneeling/stooping/bending, standing/walking, pushing/pulling, and the intensity of work. The job requires reading, writing, reasoning, talking, keyboarding, and driving.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.