Critical Care Paramedic

Job Details
Job Location
Georgia Branch - ATLANTA, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Provides emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital environment and Critical Care transfers in accordance with established medical protocols. Assesses the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility working in collaboration with partner; is qualified to provide care for patients across the life-span in assigned clinical area;
Ensures assigned emergency vehicles and equipment are in an acceptable state of readiness always. Provides safe and effective care and transportation of patients who may need advanced medical care such as IV medication infusions, ventilator management, or invasive cardiac monitoring. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Schedule is subject to change at any time to accommodate operational requirements.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the state and AmeriPro EMS Clinical Guidelines.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to the Director of Operations and Education Coordinator.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by AmeriPro EMS.
• Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to insure repair of equipment as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies on ambulance to deliver patient care and keeps ambulance clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up.
• Participates in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by AmeriPro EMS Medical Director(s).
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.
• Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Acts as a liaison and communicates program goals and objectives.
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed.
• Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees.
• Attends and participates in meetings according to established departmental Guidelines
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned (to include research and publishing opportunities).
• Maintain proficiency in ventilator care, infusion pumps, blood products, and other specialized equipment for the Critical Care transfer of patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Georgia driver's license
• GA Licensed Paramedic/Specialty certification: FP-C is required within Two years of hire.
• Current certifications in BLS/CPR; ACLS; BTLS or PHTLS; and PALS or equivalent

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Experience:

• Minimum (2) Two years' experience in a busy 911 system
• Previous Critical Care transport experience