Paramedic

Priority Ondemand; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Ondemand's Paramedic position in Newnan, GA requests an EMT-P with strong EMS knowledge to provide patient care in emergency and non-emergency settings. You will follow Georgia EMS protocols, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with licensing and company policies while documenting care reports.

The role demands readiness, professional appearance, and ability to work under shift schedules; probationary period applies as described.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• State of Georgia EMT-P License.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• PHTLS or equivalent certification (within 6 months of hire date).
• PALS or equivalent certification (within 6 months of hire date).
• EVOC or equivalent certification.
• Current State of Georgia Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls dispatched from Central EMS as directed.
• Provide medical care at sporting events and concerts when appropriate.
• Follow company protocols and medical director standing orders.
• Ensure ambulance and equipment are cleaned and checked daily.
• Complete PCRs, billing, exposure and incident reports.
• Maintain readiness and professional appearance on duty.
• Attend mandatory meetings and shift communications.

Skills

EMS knowledge

Protocols & standing orders

Multitasking

Medical terminology

PCR reporting

MDT applications

Reading maps

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Georgia EMT-P License

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PHTLS or equivalent

PALS or equivalent

EVOC or equivalent

Driver's License (GA)

Tools

PCR reporting system

MDT applications

Email

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Newnan, GA 30263
Position Type: Central EMS
Job Category: Paramedic / CC Paramedic

Summary

The Paramedic provides patient care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. Ensures compliance with all State of Georgia EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to insure it is clean and in proper working condition. Maintains all company required licenses and certifications for an EMT-P position. Must hold a State of Georgia Drivers License. Must attend mandatory training in addition to all EMT-P required courses. Follow all company policies and procedures including company medical director approved protocols and standing orders. Employees hired into this position are subject to a six month introductory probationary period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the Central EMS communications center as directed.
• Opportunities to provide medical care at Sporting Events and Concerts
• Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols.
• Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs.
• Ensures unit and crew members adhere to Central EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Ensures vehicle placed in-service comply with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Georgia and other authorized agencies.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
• Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
• Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
• Performs other such duties as may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
• Ability to read and interpret local maps.
• Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous and rapidly emergent tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, Central EMS operations and other customer service issues.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Central EMS and other team members as an EMS professional.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. State of Georgia EMT-P License
3. Basic Life Support Certification
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
5. PHTLS or equivalent certification (within 6 months of hire date)
6. PALS or equivalent certification (within 6 months of hire date)
7. EVOC or equivalent certification
8. Current State of Georgia Drivers License

Physical Requirements

• The ability to reach, push and pull.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.

Working Environment

Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours. The employee will occasionally go for periods of time without sleep, food, or breaks as determined by call load.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt