ADVANCED EMT, AMBULANCE SERVICE

Description WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH Purpose No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides. WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discounts Company paid life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training and skills development Opportunities for growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program JOB LOCATION : EMS Station One DEPARTMENT: EMS - AMBULANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE: PRN, Varied Hours/Shift, POSITION SUMMARY: Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of controlled and uncontrolled settings. Provides treatment interventions and advanced life support consistent with department guidelines and according to credentials issued by state authorities. Provides emergency care and rescue in a variety of situations where personal safety may be at risk. May be needed to assist with the continuum of care in transferring of patients from one setting to another. Attend required training and certification programs, maintaining certain certifications as required by the department or SGMC Health. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Currently certified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma. Must have current and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must complete annual education required by Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) Have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving history in accordance with the Medical Center's insurance carrier's Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) will be required upon hire and annually. Hazmat Awareness; NIMS IC Programs 100, 200, 700, 800 within one (1) year of hire. The following certifications are Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) and hospital directed Stroke Care course, within 6 months of hire. WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION: Working conditions are mostly uncontrolled. Must be able to work in the presence of by-standers and inclement weather. Must be able to work in poorly lite areas and inadequate space with limited or no back-up resources. Probably exposure to personal safety risks, communicable disease and high-level stress. Physical abilities include lifting, bending, pushing and pulling without limitations. Must be able to lift and carry a 100-pound stretcher, with patient, using proper techniques to prevent injuries to self and patient. Must be able to carry equipment and travel on foot for several hundred yards. May be required to perform duties for extended periods of time in critical situations. SEE WHAT ALL OF THE HYPE IS ABOUT #J-18808-Ljbffr