PRN Paramedic

Job Summary

Work Shift:

Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre‑hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0 FTE: 0

One week’s advance notice is preferred.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960.

• Education & Training:
  High School graduate or GED equivalent; completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic.
• Experience:
  
  Six (6) months experience.
• Required Certifications / Registrations / Licensure:
  • Current Georgia Paramedic certification
  • Valid Georgia driver’s license
  • Current AHA/ARC BLS certification
  • Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification
  • AHA/ARC PALS certification or within 9 months of hire
  • CPT training within 9 months of hire
  • FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of hire
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers and management
  • Ability to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress
  • Ability to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur
  • Ability to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment
  • Ability to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources ase apply through Emory Healthcare’s careers website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..