PARAMEDIC, AMBULANCE SERVICE

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills develop

Opportunities for growth and advance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a Paramedic to respond to calls, assess and treat patients, and transport them to care settings. The role requires current GA paramedic licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and the ability to perform advanced life support in diverse environments.

The position is based at EMS Station One within the EMS - Ambulance Service department; full-time with varied hours and shifts. The candidate must maintain certifications and complete required trainings as per Georgia laws and

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, 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; Advanced Medical Life Support; Advanced Stroke Life Support; Advanced Burn Life Support (if available); Haz-Mat Awareness. NIMS ICS 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 assist with transfers between settings.

Skills

Paramedic license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

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 S 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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