Paramedic-911

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Healthcare is seeking a Paramedic to provide professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting and to transport the sick or injured. The role emphasizes adherence to the organization’s mission, vision, and quality commitments, with strong emphasis on clear communication in English and teamwork with staff and management.

Required qualifications include a Georgia Paramedic certification, a valid Georgia driver’s license, and multiple certifications (BLS, ACLS/ALS, PALS or within

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus paramedic training required.
• Georgia Paramedic certification required and valid driver’s license.
• AHA/ARC BLS/ACLS/ALS and PALS or completion within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional emergency treatment in pre-hospital setting.
• Treat and transport the sick or injured.
• Adhere to mission, vision, and quality commitments of Houston Healthcare.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions in English.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

PPE usage

Diagnostic equipment use

Patient care equipment

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paramedic vocational training

Georgia Paramedic certification

AHA/ARC BLS certification

AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification

PALS certification or within 9 months of hire

CPT training within 9 months of hire

Job description

Work Shift:

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. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

42

FTE:

1.05

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: