Paramedic

Paramedic Position

The Dougherty County EMS Department is hiring for a Paramedic. The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Responsibilities include:

• Initiating patient care.
• Assisting with the proper extrication of trapped patients.
• Directing the operations of the first responders and bystanders.
• Managing control drugs on ambulance.
• Ensuring that all documents are complete after each call.
• Ensuring proper radio communications with dispatch, hospital and other units.
• Operating emergency vehicles.
• Deciding on patient transport destination.
• Driving the ambulance in emergency situations.
• Providing professional and courteous customer service at all times to in-house staff and general public either by telephone, electronically, or face to face.
• Checking ambulance supplies and condition, and resupply at the beginning of the shift and after every call.
• Providing medical coverage for special events such as but not limited to ballgames, concerts, and others when requested.
• Performing related work as assigned.

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a State of Georgia Licensed Paramedic.
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Required at interview: Valid driver's license, three (3) year MVR driving history, high school diploma or equivalent, current level of training license, state certification, current CPR card, current ACLS, and any other related certificate(s) and/or documents.

Resumes are recommended as part of your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County.

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Note: Candidate must be able to lift 180 pounds from the ground to the stretcher with assistance from a partner.

Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation.