Paramedic - Ambulance (Various)

Wellstar Health Systems; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Paramedic to deliver emergency medical care at the scene and during transport, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation. You will perform initial scene assessments, initiate life-saving interventions, and adhere to ACLS/BLS/PALS protocols while coordinating with the EMS team.

Requirements include ACLS/BLS/PALS or equivalent, a Georgia Driver's License, minimum 1 year EMS experience, and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications required (or instructor options).
• Georgia Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care at the scene of accidents and emergencies.
• Administer CPR, oxygen and medications per ACLS protocol.
• Prepare for response, respond, transport, and document care.
• Ensure patient safety during transport and in route.
• Communicate effectively in crisis situations.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Assessment Skills

Writing Judgement and Decision Making

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking Clearly

Time Management

Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

General or Accredited Program

Other-Preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS

PALS

PARA

Georgia Driver's License

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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Job Summary

This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Communication: Must be able to communicate verbally in what may be perceived as crisis situations with team members, patients, and family members to produce quality interaction.
• Teamwork: with EMT or Paramedic partner must work together to form solutions to unique problems respecting the input of their team member and coming to a common goal.
• Quality/Safety: Must adhere to safety policies and procedures and act in a safe manner at all times in less than safe conditions including accident scenes or businesses and homes.
• Job Knowledge: Acts within the appropriate guidelines and scope of practice for the Paramedic role. Does not operate outside of the scope without on-line medical direction from the ED physician.
• Financial Stewardship: Maintains accurate supply levels does not use equipment for purposes other than those for which they are intended. Maintains vehicles in good working order and uses the vehicle with due regard. Performs daily Preventative maintenance checks.
• Problem Solving: Under pressure must be able to analyze problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for care of patient.
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma General or GED
• General or Accredited Program
• Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
• PARA - Paramedic
• GADL - Georgia Driver's License

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician
• Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Assessment Skills
• Writing, Judgement and Decision Making
• Active Learning
• Complex Problem Solving
• Speaking Clearly
• Time Management
• Report Writing

We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients' lives... and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!