EMT (Urgently Hiring) - 3rd Shift

Paramedic

Position Type Central EMS Category Paramedic / CC Paramedic

Summary: The Paramedic provides patient care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. Ensures compliance with all State of Georgia EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to insure it is clean and in proper working condition. Maintains all company required licenses and certifications for an EMT-P position. Must attend mandatory training in addition to all EMT-P required courses. Follow all company policies and procedures including company medical director approved protocols and standing orders. Opportunities to provide medical care at Sporting Events and Concerts

Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols.

Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.

Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs.

Ensures unit and crew members adhere to Central EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.

Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction.

Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.

Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.

Ability to read and interpret local maps.

Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, Central EMS operations and other customer service issues.

Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others. The employee will occasionally go for periods of time without sleep, food, or breaks as determined by call load. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.

Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.

Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.

Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.

Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality patient care.

Must have the ability to perform effectively in carrying out public relations and community education functions with members of the medical community and general public in promoting company.

The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.