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JOB SUMMARY
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
JOB SUMMARY
- Assists the patient care team in assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the medical and clinical treatment plans for the patient population including all ages (neonatal to geriatric patient types), acting within the guidelines of specific protocols established by the Nurse Manager.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
- May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Paramedic (Required)
- 2 - 3 years Paramedic Experience (Required)
- Required Certifications/Licensures: State of Georgia Paramedic certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar/Spelling
- Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- A basic knowledge of pathophysiology and the related disease processes of acute patients.
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Lift/carry > 50 lbs with assistance - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
