Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (24 Hours)

Tanner; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner is seeking a Paramedic for Emergency Medical Services (24 Hours). You will perform BLS and ALS patient care, and coordinate ambulance transportation. A Georgia Paramedic license is required along with ACLS and a valid driver's license, with a driving record check and insurability requirements.

Expect to work odd hours, outdoors, and with potential heavy patient lifting. Two years of driving experience is typical for this role, and you will operate in a team alongside fire and police units

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience; working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Paramedic license; ACLS certification; valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care and ambulance transport.
• Drive emergency vehicles as part of the EMS team.
• Work odd hours and extended periods, outdoors and in adverse weather.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and collaborate with alongside emergency units.

Skills

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services (24 Hours)

#26-1514

Job Description

Annualized Potential Starting Earnings of $75,000

The Paramedic will be responsible for providing Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care, Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care, and ambulance transportation.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

Paramedic

ACLS Certification

Driver's License

Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Emergency clinical practices and protocol
• Use of medical and related emergency equipment
• Local geography

Behavioral and Technical Skills:

• Act calmly and quickly in emergencies
• Work independently as part of a team, sometimes alongside emergency fire and police units
• Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations
• Work during odd hours and for extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
• Work with much standing, bending and kneeling
• Work with a partner in lifting patients whose weight occasionally exceeds 200 pounds
• Avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients

Technical Skills:

• Exercising judgment, dexterity, and physical coordination
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Driving emergency vehicles

Georgia Paramedic License required

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record (MVR) check and meeting insurability requirements. A minimum of two (2) years of driving experience is required.