Paramedic / Advanced EMT

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.

Paramedic / Advanced EMT - PRN 24 Hour various shifts and days

The Paramedic / Advanced EMT responds to all ambulance calls providing medical evaluation and treatment to patients :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Completion of accredited Paramedic Program / accredited EMT Program.

Licensed as an Parmedic 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

Pedicatric Advanced Life Support Certified or obtained within 6 months of employment

Obtain Post Licensure in Advanced Transport Ventilators & Administration of Blood Products

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

Non-Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Patients with medical illnesses and / or injuries, Trauma Patients, Cardiac Patients, Burn Patients, OB / GYN Patients

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.

Times of the call, time of the actual call when it was receive, time of arrival on the scene, time of when ambulance is enroute to receiving facility, time of arrival at Emergency Department, Nursing Home, Clinic or residence of patient, mileage - beginning, on scene and ending

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.