Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Georgia is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced emergency medical care and transport in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. You will rapidly assess scenes, administer life-saving interventions, and document care while operating emergency vehicles safely.

You will demonstrate expert clinical skills, work under stress, and communicate compassionately to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Training, certifications, and on-call requirements apply as per policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic Science.
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: GA, upon hire.
• Driver’s License: GA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire.
• Preferred: Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured.
• Document all patient care in the approved Patient Care Report system.
• Complete required paperwork at the end of shift.
• Keep equipment state of readiness and ambulance stocked as per procedures.
• Report deficiencies and restock supplies/vehicle as needed.
• Attend required education sessions as directed by leadership.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Critical thinking under stress

Compassionate communication

Documentation

Education

Accredited Paramedic Science program

GA-registered EMT-Paramedic

GA Driver's license

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Patient Care Report system

Ambulance readiness checks

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Schedule: 24 on/48 off

As a Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.

Every day you will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life‑saving interventions, while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.

To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

• The Paramedic will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.
• The Paramedic will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program, using the required format.
• The Paramedic will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by the end of shift.
• The Paramedic will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures.
• The Paramedic will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies, equipment, or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion. They will restock the unit as necessary.
• The Paramedic will attend any required education that is deemed necessary by the Director or the Medical Director.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic Science, upon hire and
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: GA, upon hire and
• Driver’s License: GA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and

Preferred

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, upon hire and
• Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals, upon hire and
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$23.69 – $35.24 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.