Paramedic Bartow, Cobb, Paulding, Clayton, DeKalb, GwinnettFT/PT

Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service in Georgia is seeking a Paramedic to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, provide pre-hospital care, and coordinate the ambulance team's clinical activities. You may drive the vehicle and operate a two-way radio, ensuring documentation is completed after each shift. Requirements: GA Paramedic certification, PALS, High School Diploma or GED, and a valid GA driver’s license; minimum 1 year field experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a field Paramedic.
• Paramedic Certification - by the State of Georgia.
• PALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with company policies, procedures, protocols and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and other standards of care specific to the level of certification.
• Respond to all assigned calls in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete required documentation and obtain signatures for each call at the end of the shift.
• Operate/maintain life support equipment and log equipment usage per SOPs.
• Coordinate clinical activities of the ambulance team.
• Maintain station duties and ensure equipment and vehicle readiness.

Skills

Medical terminology

Emergency EMS knowledge

Reading maps

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic Certification - GA

PALS

Valid GA Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Only apply for this position if you already are a licensed EMT, AEMT or Paramedic.

TITLE: -PARAMEDIC

DEPARTMENT: -Operations

EXEMPTION STATUS: -Non-Exempt

SUPERVISED BY: -Operations Supervisor

SUMMARY:

Responds to emergency to emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service and administers pre-hospital care and inter-facility medical care in accordance with approved company medical protocols, policies and procedures. Occasionally required to drive the emergency vehicle and is required to operate a two-way radio. The Paramedic is the primary care giver and is responsible for coordinating the clinical activities of the ambulance team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patient care in accordance with company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, directives and standards.
• Maintain working knowledge and proficiency of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and other standards of care specific to the employee’s level of certification.
• Respond to all assigned calls in an appropriate, safe and efficient manner
• Complete required documentation, obtain appropriate signatures and submit documentation as required for each assigned call at the end of each assigned shift.
• Efficiently utilize supplies and equipment according to departmental guidelines; to include the efficient operation of all basic and advanced life support equipment, properly logging in and out equipment, cleaning and restocking units, reporting possible abuse or damage of equipment to the Field Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography and the ability to read map, street and grid books.
• Ensure the unit and equipment are consistently maintained in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response. Ensure proper fuel, fluid and tire pressure levels at all times. Report vehicle equipment damage or malfunctions as outlined in the Field Operations Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complete all station duties and maintain crew quarters in a neat and serviceable condition.
• Perform all of the above functions in accordance with established financial and operational plans and gosl pertaining to cost effectiveness and efficient management.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a field Paramedic
• Drivers must be at least 19 years of age
• Paramedic Certification - by the State of Georgia
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
• Valid State of Georgia Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
• Knowledge of local area EMS and public safety structure
• Knowledge of local, Federal and State insurance billing guidelines for ambulance services.
• Demonstrated ability to read English and understand medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence, and complete forms.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, superiors, customers and other public service agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, company operations and other customer service issues.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
• Employee is required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to transfer a patient in a stair chair between floors while ascending or descending stairs with assistance of a partner.
• Employee m