DeKalb County Government
Paramedic
DeKalb County Government
Salary Range:
$25.13 - $40.46/Hour (Hiring Rate $63,155)
Purpose of Classification Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, disasters, multi-casualty situations, fires and/or all other types of emergencies, to treat illnesses and injuries of adult and pediatric patients, often under stressful and hazardous conditions, while operating under a complex system of standing orders.
Essential Functions
Operate emergency vehicle to and from the scene to facilitate the transport of sick and injured patients to the appropriate facility, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Evaluate the incident scene upon arrival and identify dangerous conditions and hazards to ensure the safety of the crew and patient(s).
Conduct thorough patient assessment and examination; triage patients accordingly; initiate appropriate medical care; evaluate need for additional resources.
Initiate basic and advanced life support procedures corresponding to Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) guidelines.
Administer approved drugs per patient care protocol within Paramedic’s scope of practice.
Assess treatment effects; relay and communicate patient’s condition and complete medical information to emergency medical dispatch, hospitals, and physicians via radio and telephone; provide emergency and non-emergency transport of sick or injured persons as necessary.
Assist fire rescue personnel with various types of rescue operations.
Direct basic, intermediate and advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and DeKalb County Fire Rescue recruits during clinical rides while in training, in any and all aspects of patient care where the Paramedic is ultimately responsible.
Complete and prepare a variety of forms, logs, records, reports and other documentation associated with responsibilities of the position; maintain administrative records and files.
Maintain ambulance inventory through regular checks to ensure adequate supplies aboard vehicle; ensure security of drug box, inventory, and records; transport bio-hazardous waste to the emergency rooms for disposal.
Perform daily checks and scheduled inspections to ensure proper functioning of communications equipment, medical equipment, and vehicles.
Maintain current certifications as required by attending re-certification and required trainings.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; one year experience as a Paramedic preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Must possess and maintain current Paramedic licensure with the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma.
Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
About Us At DeKalb County Government, we enable career success by providing opportunities to thrive! Our culture is rooted in principles of collaboration, teamwork, and achievements. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing a shared set of core values based on character, competitive spirit, relationships, and giving back to the communities where we live and work. This foundation is how we help turn jobs into careers.
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DeKalb County Government
Salary Range:
$25.13 - $40.46/Hour (Hiring Rate $63,155)
Purpose of Classification Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, disasters, multi-casualty situations, fires and/or all other types of emergencies, to treat illnesses and injuries of adult and pediatric patients, often under stressful and hazardous conditions, while operating under a complex system of standing orders.
Essential Functions
Operate emergency vehicle to and from the scene to facilitate the transport of sick and injured patients to the appropriate facility, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Evaluate the incident scene upon arrival and identify dangerous conditions and hazards to ensure the safety of the crew and patient(s).
Conduct thorough patient assessment and examination; triage patients accordingly; initiate appropriate medical care; evaluate need for additional resources.
Initiate basic and advanced life support procedures corresponding to Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) guidelines.
Administer approved drugs per patient care protocol within Paramedic’s scope of practice.
Assess treatment effects; relay and communicate patient’s condition and complete medical information to emergency medical dispatch, hospitals, and physicians via radio and telephone; provide emergency and non-emergency transport of sick or injured persons as necessary.
Assist fire rescue personnel with various types of rescue operations.
Direct basic, intermediate and advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and DeKalb County Fire Rescue recruits during clinical rides while in training, in any and all aspects of patient care where the Paramedic is ultimately responsible.
Complete and prepare a variety of forms, logs, records, reports and other documentation associated with responsibilities of the position; maintain administrative records and files.
Maintain ambulance inventory through regular checks to ensure adequate supplies aboard vehicle; ensure security of drug box, inventory, and records; transport bio-hazardous waste to the emergency rooms for disposal.
Perform daily checks and scheduled inspections to ensure proper functioning of communications equipment, medical equipment, and vehicles.
Maintain current certifications as required by attending re-certification and required trainings.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; one year experience as a Paramedic preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Must possess and maintain current Paramedic licensure with the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma.
Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
About Us At DeKalb County Government, we enable career success by providing opportunities to thrive! Our culture is rooted in principles of collaboration, teamwork, and achievements. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing a shared set of core values based on character, competitive spirit, relationships, and giving back to the communities where we live and work. This foundation is how we help turn jobs into careers.
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