Paramedic

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Georgia seeks a highly skilled Paramedic to deliver advanced life support in pre-hospital settings, assess patients, and provide critical interventions under medical direction.

You will collaborate with public safety and hospital teams, maintain equipment, and ensure documentation compliance; requires Georgia Paramedic licensure and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Paramedic licensure required and ongoing certification.
• Minimum one year experience in paramedic or ALS environment.
• Must meet organizational background and licensing requirements.
• Knowledge of EHR/ePCR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS emergency medical care per EMS protocols and medical direction.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and initiate interventions within scope.
• Administer medications and perform airway management and defibrillation as needed.
• Ensure safe patient handling, transport, and infection control.
• Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with policies and laws.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and reporting.

Skills

Advanced life support

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Critical thinking

Education

Paramedic licensure

Tools

Cardiac monitoring

Defibrillation

Airway management

Medication administration

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical carein accordance withestablished 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,utilizingproper 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.
• Completesaccurate,timely, and legible clinical documentation, including patient care reports, treatment records, charge capture, and non-transport documentation,in accordance withdepartmental and regulatory standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family members, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care andappropriate 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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• 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 Licenserequired, 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.

Education Required:

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

Experience Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience functioning in a Paramedic role or equivalent advanced life support environmentrequired.
• 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, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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 withinscopeofpractice.
• 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 withapplicable privacy and information security standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.
• Ability to communicate verbally in Englishin order toexchange information with patients, team members, medical control, and public safety partners.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull patients, equipment, and supplies, including weights of up toapproximately 50–80 pounds, and toassistwith patient transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, including bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching (forward and overhead), and transitioning rapidly between positions.
• Ability tomaintainfunctionalrange of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and upper and lower extremities sufficient to perform job duties.
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced, and unpredictable environments, including exposure to emergency situations, trauma, and emotionally challenging circumstances.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions such as noise, adverse weather, temperature extremes, confined spaces, and exposure to odors, chemicals, and bodily fluids whileutilizingappropriate personalprotective equipment.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• If assigned to a role classified under applicable physical performance or occupational health standards, ability to meet job-related medical or fitness-for-duty requirements, as required by organizational policy.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification/License/Registration

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• NREMT-Paramedic certification is preferred but notrequired, as Georgia Paramedic licensure serves as the controlling credential for practice.

Preferred Education

• Completion of additional nursing coursework beyond foundational requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-volume 9-1-1 response, hospital-based Emergency Medical Services operations, or service delivery within a Level I Trauma Center environment.
• Experience working in integrated, interdisciplinary health system environments, including collaboration with emergency departments, trauma teams, nursing, physicians, and ancillary services.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in high-acuity emergency situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support team-based care, mentorship, and informal clinical guidance.
• Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems preferred.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.