Paramedic-911 Houston County

900 Emory Healthcare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

900 Emory Healthcare in the United States is seeking a qualified Paramedic to provide professional emergency treatment in a pre-hospital setting. The role involves treating and transporting the sick or injured while fulfilling the organization's mission and quality commitment.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate or have a GED, have completed a vocational training program as a Paramedic, and possess the required certifications. This position expects you to work under high-stress conditions effectively.

Scheduled weekly hours are 42 with an FTE of 1.05.

Qualifications

• Completion of required certifications within specified time frames.
• Six months of experience required.
• Must have current Georgia Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physical agility to perform the job

Oral and written communication in English

Ability to establish working relationships

Judgment in routine and non-routine situations

Utilization of diagnostic and patient care equipment

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Vocational training program as a Paramedic

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 contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail].

One week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42

FTE: 1.05