Lead Paramedic - Ambulance

Lead Paramedic

• Ambulance at Wellstar Health Systems Lead Paramedic
• Ambulance at Wellstar Health Systems in Griffin, Georgia Posted in 1 day ago.

Job Description:

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Internal Compensation Grade H24 Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Job Summary:

This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Key Role/Responsibility

Communication:

Must be able to communicate verbally in what may be perceived as crisis situations with team members, patients, and family members to produce quality interaction.

Teamwork:

with EMT or Paramedic partner must work together to form solutions to unique problems respecting the input of their team member and coming to a common goal. Lead Role responsibilities

Teamwork:

In the absence of the EMS Supervisor manages and supervises the activity of EMS personnel on their assigned shift to include but not limited to station level activities, medical incident scenes, and scenes involving rescue. Responds to and directs personnel on EMS calls and actively participates in the Incident Command System.

Quality/Safety:

The Paramedic Lieutenant is accountable for properly training and supervising EMTs and Paramedics, responding to BLS and ALS calls in a timely manner, and assisting the Shift Captain in the daily operations of the shift. Key Role/Responsibility

Quality/Safety:

Must adhere to safety policies and procedures and act in a safe manner at all times in less than safe conditions including accident scenes or businesses and homes.

Job Knowledge:

Acts within the appropriate guidelines and scope of practice for the Paramedic role. Does not operate outside of the scope without on-line medical direction from the ED physician. Key Role/Responsibility

Financial Stewardship:

Maintains accurate supply levels does not use equipment for purposes other than those for which they are intended. Maintains vehicles in good working order and uses the vehicle with due regard. Performs daily Preventative maintenance checks.

Problem Solving:

Under pressure must be able to analyze problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for care of patient. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Other-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS
• Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I
• ACLS
• Instructor BLS
• Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS
• Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I
• Basic Life Support
• Instructor PARA
• Paramedic GADL
• Georgia Driver's License Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year as a Paramedic Required and Minimum 3 years EMS experience

Preferred Required Minimum Skills:

Critical Thinking. Customer Service. Assessment Skills. Writing. Judgement and Decision Making. Active Learning. Complex Problem Solving. Speaking Clearly. Time Management. Report Writing. We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments

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