Paramedic AHN

Major Responsibilities

• 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, andinitiatesappropriate interventionswithinscopeof 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 tomaintainclinicalproficiencyand 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 Traumarequiredand must bemaintainedwithout lapse.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationsrequiredand must bemaintainedwithout 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 arevalidatedby 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 required.
• 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) withpurviewover the service line.

• Knowledge of advanced life support protocols, emergency medical procedures, and pre-hospital patient care standards.
• Ability to perform rapid andaccuratepatient assessment, clinical decision-making, and intervention in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated skill in advanced airway management, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation withinscopeof 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 tomaintainaccuracy, professionalism, and composure under stress, including during emergencyresponseand critical incidents.
• Knowledge of and ability tomaintainconfidentiality andcomply with applicable privacy and information security standards.

• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation,in accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to use visual acuity (near and distance) and auditory communication to assess patients,operateequipment, and communicate effectively in person and via telephone or radio.
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