Transport Paramedic (FT) 12 hr. shifts

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic to provide high-quality on-scene and transport care. You will perform assessments, deliver life-saving interventions, and document care while ensuring safety and coordination with the ED team.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, 1 year EMT experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications. Join a respected health system dedicated to compassionate service and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; EMT/paramedic related certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or in a similar emergency care role.
• ACLS or ARC-ALS, BLS certifications are required upon hire unless stated otherwise.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care at scene and during transport, including CPR, oxygen, IVs and medication administration per physician order or ACLS protocol.
• Assess scene and patient; determine need for immediate life-saving interventions and coordinate with ED staff.
• Ensure safety of patient and team; maintain vehicle and equipment in good working order.
• Document care and participate in community safety programs as assigned.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Assessment Skills

Writing

Judgement & Decision Making

Time Management

Complex Problem Solving

Clear Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary: This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Key Role/Responsibility * Communication: Must be able to communicate verbally in what may be perceived as crisis situations with team members, patients, and family members to produce quality interaction. * Teamwork: with EMT or Paramedic partner must work together to form solutions to unique problems respecting the input of their team member and coming to a common goal. Key Role/Responsibility * Quality/Safety: Must adhere to safety policies and procedures and act in a safe manner at all times in less than safe conditions including accident scenes or businesses and homes. * Job Knowledge: Acts within the appropriate guidelines and scope of practice for the Paramedic role. Does not operate outside of the scope without on-line medical direction from the ED physician. Key Role/Responsibility * Financial Stewardship: Maintains accurate supply levels does not use equipment for purposes other than those for which they are intended. Maintains vehicles in good working order and uses the vehicle with due regard. Performs daily Preventative maintenance checks. * Problem Solving: Under pressure must be able to analyze problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for care of patient. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Other / Related Field-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor PARA - Paramedic GADL - Georgia Driver's License or VSDL - Valid State Driver's License

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician

Preferred

Required Minimum Skills: Critical Thinking. Customer Service. Assessment Skills. Writing, Judgement and Decision Making. Active Learning. Complex Problem Solving. Speaking Clearly. Time Management. Report Writing.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.