PARAMEDIC, AMBULANCE SERVICE

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA is hiring a Paramedic for the EMS Ambulance Service. You will respond to calls, assess patients, administer treatment, and transport patients under department guidelines and state credentialing.

You must hold a Georgia Paramedic license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and complete annual requirements. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift and operate equipment in challenging conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a PARAMEDIC by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification in BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Must complete annual educational requirements as prescribed by Georgia laws/regulations.
• Ability to perform BLS and Advanced Life Support on adults, children, and infants.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving history per SGMC Health standards.
• Preferred: additional certifications such as STABLE, NIMS, PALS within set timelines.

Responsibilities

• Respond to EMS calls, assess and treat patients, and transport as required.
• Provide emergency care and advanced life support per department guidelines.
• Assist with continuum of care during inter-facility transfers.
• Attend required trainings and maintain credentials as required.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Paramedic-level clinical skills

Emergency patient assessment

Safe driving and vehicle operation

Education

Georgia Paramedic license

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

EMS Station One

DEPARTMENT:

EMS - AMBULANCE SERVICE

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, Varied Hours/Shift, 24/48

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of controlled and uncontrolled settings. Provides treatment interventions and advanced life support consistent with department guidelines and according to credentials issued by state authorities. Provides emergency care and rescue in a variety of situations where personal safety may be at risk. May be needed to assist with the continuum of care in transferring of patients from one setting to another. Attend required training and certification programs, maintaining certain certifications as required by the department or SGMC Health.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Currently licensed as a PARAMEDIC by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
• Must be currently certified and maintain certification in BLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Must complete annual educational requirements as prescribed by Georgia laws / regulations, and department policies/procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform practical skills proficiently in BLS, advanced cardiac life support, and other advanced life support procedures on adult, pediatric and infant patients.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving history in accordance with the Medical Center’s insurance carrier’s standards.
• If not current, the following certifications are preferred:: Emergency Pediatric Course; STABLE Program; Advance Medical Life Support; Advanced Stroke Life Support; Advanced Burn Life Support (if available); Haz-Mat Awareness. NIMS IC Programs 100, 200, 700, 800 are required within 3 months of employment. If not current in PALS, must complete the certification within 12 months from hire date.

WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:

Working conditions mostly uncontrolled. Must be able to work in the presence of by-standers and inclimate weather. Must be able to work in poorly lit areas and inadequate space with limited or no back-up resources. Probable exposure to personal safety risks, communicable disease, and high level stress. Physical abilities include lifting, bending, pushing and pulling without limitations. Must be able to lift and carry a 100-pound stretcher, with patient, using proper techniques to prevent injuries to self and patient. Must be able to carry equipment and travel on foot for several hundred yards. May be required to perform duties for extended periods of time in critical situations.

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