Paramedic - White Co EMS - Full Time - Days *Sign on Bonus*

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - 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, the Paramedic should possess the knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients as well as all definitive techniques within the limitations of their certification 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. The 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 Other: Basic Life Support certification (BLS), and approved Defensive Driving course 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 Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co