Paramedic - Medical Transport - Full Time 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA seeks a Paramedic for Medical Transport. The role involves advanced pre-hospital care for all age groups under supervision, following Georgia state protocols and NGHS policies.

Certification in Paramedic, ACLS, and PALS is required, along with BLS and defensive driving. Ideal candidates will maintain vehicle readiness, perform duties safely, and complete all required documentation during shifts.

Qualifications

• State certification as Paramedic, ACLS, and PALS.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS), and approved Defensive Driving course.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all department and hospital regulations and protocols.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of pre-hospital emergency care per NGHS guidelines.
• Keeps emergency vehicle cleaned, fueled, and stocked at all times.
• Operates emergency vehicle safely and professionally.
• Ensures paperwork is completed accurately before the end of the shift.
• Maintains effective verbal communication per Medical Transport and NGHS policies.

Skills

Paramedic licensure

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Defensive Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Paramedic - Medical Transport - Full Time 12:00 PM - 12:00 AMApply: Gainesville, GA: Full time: Posted Today: R29399**Job Category:**Allied Health**Work Shift/Schedule:**12 Hr Afternoon - Evening**Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.**## **About the Role:**# **Job Summary**Under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor. Paramedic should possess the knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients as well as all definitive techniques within the limitations of their certification as governed by the Department of Public Health and scope of practice. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with the State of Georgia and NGHS policies and procedures. # **Minimum Job Qualifications*** **Licensure or other certifications:** State certification as Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)* **Educational Requirements:** High School Diploma or GED* **Minimum Experience:*** **Other:** Basic Life Support certification (BLS), and approved Defensive Driving course# **Preferred Job Qualifications*** **Preferred Licensure or other certifications:*** **Preferred Educational Requirements:*** **Preferred Experience:*** **Other:**# **Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Knowledge of State of Georgia Department of Public Health Protocols and Scope of Practice for Paramedics to include, but not limited to: Drug Therapy IV, intubation, EKG recognition, Emergency Vehicle operation* Knowledge and proficiency with emergency vehicle operation and area of operations.* Maintains good physical fitness# **Essential Tasks and Responsibilities*** Complies with all applicable departmental and hospital regulations, directives and protocols whether written or verbal.* Maintains thorough up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medical care relative to pre-hospital care of all sick and injured patients as it pertains to the advanced level and ensures that care is consistently delivered to all patients.* Keeps emergency vehicle cleaned, fueled and well stocked at all times.* Ensures familiarity with all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation and operates vehicle safely and in a professional manner at all times.* Maintains all equipment on vehicle and ensures equipment left at the hospital is eventually retrieved.* Dresses in appropriate uniform attire at all times as directed by NGHS and Medical Transport policies.* Ensures paperwork is done accurately and expeditiously within the standards of the State of Georgia and completed prior to the end of the shift.* All verbal communication is done according to Medical Transport and NGHS policies and procedures.# **Physical Demands*** **Weight Lifted:** Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time* **Weight Carried:** Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time* **Vision:** Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time* **Kneeling/Stooping/Bending:** Frequently 31-65%* **Standing/Walking:** Frequently 31-65%* **Pushing/Pulling:** Frequently 31-65%* **Intensity of Work:** Frequently 31-65%* **Job Requires:** Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving