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PARAMEDIC (full-Time) Johns Creek-IFT
Johns Creek, GA - Full Time
Paramedic – Johns Creek, GA
(Piedmont/Johns Creek/Emory)
EMS Service line: IFT
FTE: Full-time
Shift(s) availability: Cali 12 – 10am–10pm
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
SIGN-ON BONUS:
Value Based Services & Equipment:
Compensation and Benefits:
Full-time employee benefits include:
Job Description: Summary
Primary Job is to function as a Paramedic conducting patient care from an ambulance. Position is, time allowing, responsible for the daily supervision of the EMS field operations in the absence of senior management. Assures adequate zone coverage, compliance, and serves as the EMS liaison with outside responding agencies and personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
REQUIRED Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment:
Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.
(Piedmont/Johns Creek/Emory)
EMS Service line: IFT
FTE: Full-time
Shift(s) availability: Cali 12 – 10am–10pm
- Georgia Paramedic certification in good standing
- Current National Registry certification {if required by state}
- Current certifications: CPR – BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS
- Valid state specific Drivers’ license
- Ventilator certified every three (3) years
- FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)
- Sign-On Bonus Available for Full-Time certified Paramedics in Georgia
- Exciting opportunity for passionate Paramedics to receive a bonus for joining a dedicated team
- If you're committed to providing exceptional care and making a difference in your community, this is for you
- Your passion is valued, and your dedication is appreciated
Value Based Services & Equipment:
- Paramedic Advanced Life Support Ambulances
- New Quick Response Units
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Zoll® X Series cardiac monitors
- Zoll EMV+® ventilators
- Sapphire transport infusion pump
- LUCAS devices on 911 units
Full-time employee benefits include:
- Competitive compensation (above market rates)
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life, Accident, and Cancer insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid uniforms
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Opportunities for overtime
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Positive and supportive work environment
Primary Job is to function as a Paramedic conducting patient care from an ambulance. Position is, time allowing, responsible for the daily supervision of the EMS field operations in the absence of senior management. Assures adequate zone coverage, compliance, and serves as the EMS liaison with outside responding agencies and personnel.
- Provide patient care
- Supervise day-to-day field operations in the absence of senior management
- Ensure field employees have necessary equipment to fulfill duties
- Act as liaison for field staff to other departments (Training, CQI, Payroll, HR, Billing, Communications)
- Prepare reports related to mechanical breakdowns, accidents, exposures, shift activities, etc.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards
- Ensure adherence to Patient Care Protocols
- Assist in employee performance evaluations and attendance monitoring
- Help maintain professionalism among assigned team members
- Coordinate deployment with Communications Supervisor
- Make decisions about IFT, Mutual Aid, and Out-of-town trips when senior management is unavailable
- Manage short-term scheduling needs
- Ensure TEFs are submitted to Operations Supervisor
- Deliver RTF paperwork to employees and return to administrative assistant
- Ensure daily duties (truck cleaning, station tasks, equipment checks) are completed
- Serve as first contact for on-job injuries, complaints, and accidents; begin investigations and forward to Operations Supervisor
- Complete a daily shift report summarizing activities
- Mentor new employees and students
- Perform duties in alignment with financial and operational goals
- Respond to call scenes and assume command during Mass Casualty Incidents until relieved
- Attend regular planning meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Demonstrate ability to lift, transfer, and maneuver patients safely in various settings
REQUIRED Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of EMS experience preferred
- State-specific Paramedic license in good standing / NREMT certification if required
- Current certifications: CPR – BLS, ACLS, PCC/PALS
- Valid state-specific Drivers’ license
- Successful background check and drug screening
- Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration ability
- Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ventilator certified every three (3) years
- Successful written and practical exam completion
- FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)
- Experience as a Paramedic or in a similar role
- Advanced training or certification: AMLS, PHTLS, and/or ATLS
- Technological proficiency
- Knowledge of emergency medical care and procedures
- Familiarity with protocols and standing orders approved by medical director
- Ability to navigate local areas using maps
- Skilled in handling multiple and emergent tasks simultaneously
- Ability to read and understand medical terminology
- Proficiency in report writing and correspondence
- Experience using PCR reporting systems, email, and MDT applications
- Professional representation of EMS team members and organization
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.
