Paramedic Emergency Department

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 33,200 - 49,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Georgia is seeking a full-time Emergency Medical Technician to administer IV solutions, maintain communications with Medical Control, and ensure safe patient transport. This role requires a high school diploma, completion of a state-approved EMT and Paramedic course, and the ability to work in high-stress environments.

Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and educational assistance programs. Candidates must be physically capable and hold relevant certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and applicable state Paramedic certification.
• Full range of body motion required, capable of lifting patients and handling stress.

Responsibilities

• Administers approved IV solutions and medications under direction.
• Maintains communications with Medical Control for medical care.
• Documents paperwork and records ambulance trips accurately.

Skills

Physical Dexterity

Manual Handling

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Paramedic certification

Job description

Department

36102 Navicent Health Medical Center - Emergency Department

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

FT 0.9FTE 7P-7A

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities

• Administers approved IV solutions and medications under the direction of Medical Control.
• Maintains communications with Medical Control to assure appropriate medical care.
• Relays patient information to the appropriate medical facility.
• Assures safe transportation of the patient enroute to any medical facility.
• Documents required paperwork and keeps accurate records of all ambulance trips, patient charges, and files accordingly. All EMS charge sheets fully completed and signatures obtained where indicated.
• All DHR run sheets (“state forms”) complete on all ambulance runs without error.
• Maintains equipment to be utilized in proper working order including ambulance cleanliness and ensuring ambulance is properly stocked with supplies.
• Checks all equipment on the ambulance daily to assure proper working order. Reports maintenance problems to crew leader or director.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education
High school diploma or equivalent. State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course.

Certification / License
Valid driver's license. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and applicable state Paramedic certification.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work‑related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License
National Paramedic Certification Registry, Basic Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support certification.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their leaders.

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program