Paramedic - IFT

Houston Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Georgia is looking for a Paramedic to provide professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, complete vocational training as a Paramedic, and hold current Georgia certification. Responsibilities include treating and transporting individuals in emergencies while maintaining strong communication and critical thinking skills. This position requires effective performance under stress in emergency conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic.
• Current Georgia Paramedic certification.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting.
• Treat and transport the sick or injured.
• Carry out the mission and quality commitment of the organization.

Skills

Physical ability to perform job

Effective communication

Ability to establish working relationships

Critical thinking and judgment

Utilization of diagnostic equipment

Education

High School graduate or GED

Completion of vocational training program as a Paramedic

Job description

**Work Shift:**Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare. Qualifications: A. Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic. B. Experience: Six (6) months experience. C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current Georgia Paramedic certification. Valid Georgia driver’s license. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification. AHA/ARC PALS certification or within 9 months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of hire. D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**42**FTE:**1.05**Expanded Work Shift:****On Call:**