Paramedic at Coffee Regional Medical C

Douglas, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Service, Computer Literacy, Patient Transport, Emergency Care, Medical Documentation, Body Mechanics

Industry

Description

Paramedic (FT) POSITION SUMMARY * * Follow accepted policy and procedures and respond to calls, render treatment and transport patients as indicated or directed. * Maintain appropriate documentation. * Function professionally with community partners and other departments of CRMC in a courteous manner. * Maintain emergency vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness. * Perform special assignments given by the Shift Captain or Director. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Excellent customer service skills. * Reads and understands the English language. * Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision * Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes. * Ability to process information and prioritize * Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed * Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions * Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed * Basic computer literacy * Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting * Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines * Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices 2. Education * High School diploma or GED * Graduate of approved Paramedic program and obtain State Ceritifcation 3. Licensure * Current Georgia Paramedic license * BLS Certification * ACLS Certification * Current GA Driver's License 4. Experience * 1 year as a Paramedic preferred. 5. Interpersonal skills 6. Essential technical/motor skills 7. Essential physical requirements * Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lb. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently - 1-24% * Heavy: Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - 25-49% * Very Heavy: Exceed 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or 50 lb. frequently - 25-49% 8. Essential mental requirements 1. Essential sensory requirements 2. Other * Clinical expertise in area of responsibility. * Maintain current knowledge in emergency care. * Be familiar with organizational plans, policies and procedures. * Be familiar with State and Federal regualtions governing pre-hospital emergency care operations. 11. Equipment used OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 1. Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level) * Level I 2. Age of Patient Populations Served * Neonates 1 - 30 days * Infants 30 days - 1 year * Children 1 - 12 years * Adolescents 13 - 18 years * Adults 19 - 70 years * Geriatrics - 70+ years JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS * Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards. * Maintain good relations with other hospital departments. * To keep all vehicles stocked and in working order. * Respond immediately to all emergency calls as received. * Keep equipment ready for use at all times. * Deliver prompt, effective care to all patients. * Ensure safety to self, passengers and patients. * Maintain proper communications and continuing care with 911 and Medical Control during transport. * Maintain proper records of ambulance calls. * Safely evaluate, treat, extricate and transport patients as needed or indicated. * Communicate pertinent information and carry out orders of the physician. * Complete paperwork and file in the correct place. * Report faulty or damaged equipment to supervisor. Uphold all policies and procedures of the department and the entire

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency calls to provide medical treatment and transport patients safely to medical facilities. Maintain emergency vehicles, equipment, and accurate patient documentation while coordinating with 911 and medical control.