Paramedic-12

900 Emory Healthcare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

900 Emory Healthcare is seeking a Paramedic responsible for providing emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. The role involves treating and transporting patients who are sick or injured, and requires various certifications including a Georgia Paramedic certification and AHA/ARC certifications.

Candidates must have the ability to work under emergency conditions and communicate effectively in English. The position is an opportunity to support the mission of Houston Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia Paramedic certification required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license needed.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification required.
• Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification needed.
• AHA/ARC PALS certification obtained within 9 months.
• CPT training required within 9 months.
• FAST-ED stroke scale certification within three months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting.
• Treat and transport the sick or injured.
• Carry out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Skills

Physical ability to perform the job

Verbal and written communication in English

Establishing working relationships

Clear thinking under stress

Ability to use diagnostic and patient care equipment

Use of personal protective equipment

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic

Job description

Work Shift: Day - 12 Hour (United States of America)

Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre‑hospital setting.

Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured.

Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent; Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic.
• Experience: Six (6) months experience.
• Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
  • Current Georgia Paramedic certification.
  • Valid Georgia driver’s license.
  • 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.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation.
  • Have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers and management.
  • Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress.
  • Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non‑routine situations, which may occur.
  • Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment.
  • Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.

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.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.