Paramedic: Night Shift, Emergency Department

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Paramedic for the Emergency Department at the Camden Campus. The position supports critical patient care at night, including airway management, ventilation, monitoring, and procedures under physician direction.

Two years of paramedic experience is preferred; Georgia licensure is required. ACLS/PALS within 6 months and BLS within the first week of orientation are expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of paramedic experience preferred.
• Completion of accredited paramedic program and clinical hours.
• Paramedic licensure in Georgia; CPR/BLS required within first week.
• ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Apply oxygen and assist airway management with multiple devices.
• Ventilation management using bag-valve-mask and CPAP/BiPAP as directed.
• Obtain vitals and perform routine and complex assessments.
• Assist with procedures including chest tube placement under physician direction.
• Administer medications under protocols following physician order.
• Perform EKGs, respond to Code Blue and monitor in ECC and hospitalwide.
• Triaging patients and guiding to appropriate care areas.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Contribute to performance improvement activities.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges where needed.
• Maintain infection control and privacy standards for patients.
• Provide patient education on self-care and follow-up as assigned.
• Maintain readiness with environment safety and equipment checks.
• Support in teaching patients self-care techniques and mobility aids.
• Maintain accurate records of vital signs, labs, and treatments.

Skills

Airway management

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

ECG monitoring/interpretation

ACLS/PALS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of accredited paramedic program

Tools

Ultrasound-guided IVs

Holter monitoring

SpO2/ETCo2 monitoring devices

Job description

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Paramedic for the Emergency Department at the Camden Campus. The position supports critical patient care at night, including airway management, ventilation, monitoring, and procedures under physician direction.

Two years of paramedic experience is preferred; Georgia licensure is required. ACLS/PALS within 6 months and BLS within the first week of orientation are expected.