Paramedic/12

Work Shift:

Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare

Qualifications:
A. Education & Training:
High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training
program as a Paramedic.
B. Experience:
Six (6) months experience.
C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current Georgia Paramedic certification. Valid Georgia driver’s license. Current
AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification.
AHA/ARC PALS certification or within 9 months of hire. CPT training within 9
months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of
hire.
D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility
performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in
writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees,
volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under
adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to
think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations,
which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care
equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves,
gown, mask, etc.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at

careers@emoryhealthcare.org

. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

42

FTE:

1.05

Expanded Work Shift:

On Call: