Paramedic - Wellstar West Georgia

Job Summary:

This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient’s safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam.

Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Communication:
  Must be able to communicate verbally in crisis situations with team members, patients, and family members to produce quality interaction.
• Teamwork:
  With EMT or Paramedic partner must work together to form solutions to unique problems, respecting the input of their teammate and coming to a common goal.
• Quality/Safety:
  Must adhere to safety policies and procedures and act in a safe manner at all times in less safe conditions including accident scenes or businesses and homes.
• Job Knowledge:
  Acts within the appropriate guidelines and scope of practice for the Paramedic role. Does not operate outside of the scope without online medical direction from the ED physician.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Maintains accurate supply levels, does not use equipment for purposes other than those for which they are intended. Maintains vehicles in good working order and uses the vehicle with due regard. Performs daily preventative maintenance checks.
• Problem Solving:
  Under pressure must be able to analyze problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for care of patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Other-Preferred

• ACLS
  - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS
  - American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS
  - Instructor
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS
  - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I
  - Basic Life Support
  - Instructor
• PALS
  - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC-PALS
  - American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS
  - Instructor
• PARA
  - Paramedic
• GADL
  - Georgia Driver’s License

Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician Preferred

• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Assessment Skills
• Writing, Judgement and Decision Making
• Active Learning
• Complex Problem Solving
• Speaking Clearly
• Time Management
• Report Writing