Paramedic/EMT/AEMT/EMTI

About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be. Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities. Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency. Licensure / Certification Possession of or ability to obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90-120 days. Qualifications Completion of accredited Paramedic Program/ accredited EMT Program. Licensed as an Paramrcic through the Georgia Division of Public Health/Georgia EMT. Valid Georgia Driver’s License meeting insurability requirements. Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified or obtained within 6 months of employment. Obtain Post Licensure in Advanced Transport Ventilators & Administration of Blood Products. NIMS Compliant. The Paramedic responds to all ambulance calls providing medical evaluation and treatment to patients: Obtains vital information on emergency calls – to include name, address/location, call back number and nature of illness and/or accident. Establishes which EMS station should respond according to boundary lines set forth by EMS Manager. Administers appropriate treatment to patients at the scene and enroute to destination: Patients with medical illnesses and/or injuries, Trauma Patients, Cardiac Patients, Burn Patients, OB/GYN Patients Triages patients according to medical condition. Transports based on patient’s status. Provides necessary radio communication concerning patient’s condition while enroute to receiving facility: Identifies unit number, patient’s age and sex, chief complaint, level of consciousness, vital signs, pupils, lung sounds, skin color and temperature, pertinent past medical history, pertinent medications, pertinent allergies, patient’s physician, care and treatment rendered, request of any physician orders, and estimated time of arrival. Maintains required log of ambulance calls and necessary reports and related forms. Checks equipment and supply check at the beginning of each shift and completes check-off list. Reports any malfunction to the shift supervisor or EMS Manager. Retrieves used equipment and restocks all supplies. Performs any necessary service to place the unit back into operation for the next call. Completes shift supervisory duties: Oversees operations of assigned shifts, collects data and establishes facts on shift events and reports to EMS Manager, prepares daily shift supervisory report. Performs pulmonary ventilation by Combitube: (1) Hyper-oxygenates the patient with 100% oxygen, (2) Selects all appropriate equipment, (3) Inserts the device, (4) Checks breath sounds and inflates the cuffs, and (5) Rechecks proper tube placement. (1) Turns on defibrillator power, (2) Attaches AED to the patient, (3) Initiates analysis of the rhythm, (4) delivers shock, and (5) verifies absence of pulse. Renders care to patients in the field according to the standing orders or under the direct order of a Doctor. Administers injections to include: Chronotropic Agents and Hypertonic Glucose. Determines appropriate route of administration. Checks to ensure that all medications have not expired. Demonstrates familiarity with indications and contraindication of all medications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Non-Essential Functions Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Professional Requirements Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Complete annual education requirements. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Report to work on time and as scheduled. Wear identification while on duty. Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations. Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times. Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions May need to sit or stand for hours at a time Physically demanding, high-stress environment Lifts stretcher to carry patient in and out of building, residence, structure and the ambulance. Frequently lifts up to 100 lbs.(patients and equipment). Frequently assists in lifting over 100 lbs.(patients and equipment). Climbing and balancing required to get in and out of ambulance. Reaching and handling to administer first aid. Reaching, handling, stooping or kneeling to perform patient care. (IE: Perform CPR) Ability to maintain balance on any unleveled surface. Lifts stair chair to carry patient in and out of a structure. Depth perception needed for driving. Talking and hearing should be sufficient enough to communicate with staff and patients Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr