Paramedic- Phoebe Sumter Nights

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Americus, GA, is seeking a full-time Paramedic Support role to assist the patient care team across all ages, nights shift, following nurse-led protocols. You will participate in assessing, coordinating, and implementing clinical plans while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Paramedic, 2–3 years of paramedic experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paramedic completed or in progress.
• 2-3 years paramedic experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications held.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient care team in assessing and coordinating care.
• Adhere to protocols and coordinate with units to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Education

Associate Degree in Paramedic

Job description

Job Number: 34045 Location: Sumter Campus Street Address: 126 US-280 City, State: Americus, Georgia Zip Code: 31719 Department: PSMC EC Shift: Nights Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-04-21

Job Description Summary: Assists the patient care team in assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the medical and clinical treatment plans for the patient population including all ages (neonatal to geriatric patient types), acting within the guidelines of specific protocols established by the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Paramedic (Preferred)
• Work Experience 2 - 3 years Paramedic Experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• State of Georgia Paramedic License

Essential Functions CLINICAL JOB DUTIES:

Provide assistance to internal and external departments to ensure patient satisfaction. Cooperates with other units to achieve division objectives and maintain good employee relations. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation.

PATIENT CARE DUTIES:

Provide direct patient care to all patients and family. Admit, transfer, discharge patients, transcribe orders, charting, complete charges, and clerical duties when necessary. Take and record vital signs, measure and record intake and output. Take and prescribe physician's orders to appropriate records, cards, schedules, lists, etc. Receive and give reports to supervisor or nurse as needed. Initiate discharge/transfer process and provide for patient escort. Keep emergency supply cart equipped and ready for use. Maintain controlled drug records.

DOCUMENTATION:

Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:

Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses. Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team. Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner. Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan. Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate. Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

CARE PROCESSES:

Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology

CLINICAL JOB DUTIES:

Provide assistance to internal and external departments to ensure patient satisfaction. Cooperates with other units to achieve division objectives and maintain good employee relations. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and abide by established communications code. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation.

PATIENT CARE DUTIES:

Provide direct patient care to all patients and family. Admit, transfer, discharge patients, transcribe orders, charting, complete charges, and clerical duties when necessary. Take and record vital signs, measure and record intake and output. Take and prescribe physician's orders to appropriate records, cards, schedules, lists, etc. Receive and give reports to supervisor or nurse as needed. Initiate discharge/transfer process and provide for patient escort. Keep emergency supply cart equipped and ready for use. Maintain controlled drug records.

DOCUMENTATION:

Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

CARE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:

Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses. Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team. Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner. Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan. Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate. Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.

CARE PROCESSES:

Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience!

Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There’s more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.