Job Description
Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 24 Hr On 48 Hr Off 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. Paramedic should possess the knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients as well as all definitive techniques within the limitations of their certification as 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. 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 Minimum Experience: Other: Basic Life Support certification (BLS), and approved Defensive Driving course Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Other: 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 fitn