Paramedic AHN

Department:

36201 Navicent Health Medical Center - Ambulance Services

Full time

Yes

40

various

$24.10 - $36.15

• Provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical carein accordance with established Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols, medical direction, and applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and vital signs, and initiates appropriate interventions within scope of practice.
• Administers medications, performs advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, and other ALS procedures as authorized by protocol and medical control.
• Ensures safe patient handling, movement, and transport, utilizing proper body mechanics, equipment, and infection prevention practices.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe, courteous, and compliant manner, adhering to organizational driving policies and applicable traffic laws during emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Completes accurate, timely, and legible clinical documentation, including patient care reports, treatment records, charge capture, and non-transport documentation, in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care and appropriate handoff.
• Maintains readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies, reporting deficiencies and ensuring compliance with inspection, maintenance, and restocking requirements.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and teamwork, serving as a clinical resource to Emergency Medical Services personnel and supporting a culture of safety, respect, and accountability.
• Participates in required training, continuing education, quality improvement activities, and competency validation to maintain clinical proficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position.

• Current, active, and unencumbered Georgia Paramedic License issued by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma required and must be maintained without lapse.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required and must be maintained without lapse.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License required, with a driving record that meets organizational motor vehicle and hospital driving policy requirements.
• Must meet organizational requirements for criminal background screening, licensure verification, and ongoing eligibility to practice.

• Prerequisite education requirements are validated by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma as part of the Paramedic licensure process.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience functioning in a Paramedic role or equivalent advanced life support environment.
• Any variation or exception to this experience requirement must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Emergency Medical Services or the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with purview over the service line.

• Knowledge of advanced life support protocols, emergency medical procedures, and pre-hospital patient care standards.
• Ability to perform rapid and accurate patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and intervention in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated skill in advanced airway management, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation within scope of practice.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and independent action within the framework of established protocols and medical direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, public safety partners, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, professionalism, and composure under stress, including during emergency…