Paramedic

Puckett Emergency Medical Services Llc; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Puckett Emergency Medical Services Llc in Georgia seeks a Paramedic to deliver patient care in both emergency and non-emergency settings. You will follow state EMS rules, maintain equipment, and keep licenses current while staying ready and professional on duty.

Daily duties include responding to dispatched calls, providing care per protocols, documenting PCRs and reports, and ensuring units and crews adhere to standards. A six-month introductory probationary period applies.

Qualifications

• Respond to EMS calls per policy and protocols.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the Puckett EMS communications center as directed.
• 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.
• Prepares and completes appropriate reports including PCRs, billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs.
• Ensures unit and crew members adhere to Puckett EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards.
• Maintains vehicle in-service compliance with laws, rules, licenses and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Documentation

Compliance awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State of Georgia Paramedic License

BLS Certification

ACLS certification

PHTLS

EVOC certification or equivalent

Driver's License (GA)

Job description

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 a Paramedic position. Must hold a State of Georgia Driver's License. Must attend mandatory training in addition to all Paramedic 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 Puckett EMS communications center as directed.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 Puckett 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.Minimum Paramedic Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDState of Georgia Paramedic LicenseBasic Life Support CertificationACLS certificationPHTLS or equivalent certification (within 6 months of hire date)EVOC or equivalent certificationCurrent State of Georgia Driver's LicensePhysically Able to Perform Job Duties