Advance Practices Paramedic

Highland Home Carers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare EMS is seeking a Paramedic to join the Quick Response Team in Georgia. The role focuses on rapid response to 911 calls, advanced life support, and critical care transports across Houston County and surrounding areas.

You will lead patient care, operate EMS vehicles, document actions, and collaborate with dispatch and hospital teams. Qualifications include a Paramedic credential and Georgia licensure, with at least 3 years of paramedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a vocational Paramedic training program.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency 911 calls in Houston County, GA and surrounding areas.
• Provide advanced pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and stabilization.
• Transfer critically ill or injured patients to designated facilities safely.
• Maintain readiness and operation of emergency response vehicles.
• Document patient care and transport activities accurately.
• Communicate with dispatch, medical teams, and receiving facilities.
• Adhere to EMS policies, procedures and safety protocols; pursue ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Teamwork under pressure

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Paramedic training program

Job description

Work Shift:

I. Position Summary:

Emory Healthcare EMS is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paramedic to join our Quick Response Team. The successful candidate will be highly proactive and self-driven to respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency 911 calls and provide critical care transports. This role demands leadership, collaboration, quick decision-making, outstanding clinical skills, and the ability to operate efficiently in diverse environments.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Emergency Response & Patient Care:
• 1. Respond effectively to emergency and non-emergency 911 calls in Houston County, GA, and surrounding areas.
• 2. Provide advanced pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and stabilization of patients in various settings.
• 3. Ensure safe and efficient care during transfer of critically ill or injured patients to designated medical facilities.
• 4. Demonstrate proficiency in airway management, IV therapy, advanced cardiac life support, and other critical care procedures.
• Operations & Equipment:
• 1. Operate and maintain emergency response vehicles, always ensuring readiness.
• Documentation & Communication:
• 1. Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of patient care and transport activities.
• 2. Communicate effectively with dispatch, medical teams, and receiving facilities.
• Compliance and Professional Standards:
• 1. Adhere to all EMS policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• 2. Engage in continuous education and skills development to stay current with industry standards.

Travel: Some Travel between Operating Units

Work Type: On-site - Works in the office or at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face

II. Qualifications:

A. Education & Training:

High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic.

B. Experience:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a paramedic, preferably with critical care and 911 background.

C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Valid Georgia Paramedic License with current state licensure.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 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.
• GA Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• CPR Provider

D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under high-pressure situations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

FTE: 1.05

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: