Wellstar Health System
Paramedic - Ambulance (Various)
Wellstar Health System, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223
Paramedic – Ambulance (Various) – Wellstar Health System
Join to apply for the role of Paramedic – Ambulance (Various) at Wellstar Health System. The team looks for emergency healthcare professionals committed to excellence and compassionate care.
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. The role also involves attending to patients being transported by ambulance on non‑emergency calls, ensuring patient safety en route, performing an initial assessment, recognizing patients needing immediate attention, administering life‑saving treatment (CPR, oxygen, intubation), inserting IVs, administering medication per physician order or ACLS protocol, and participating in community awareness and life‑safety programs.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Communication: Able to communicate verbally in crisis situations with team members, patients and family members to ensure quality interaction.
Teamwork: Works with EMT or Paramedic partner to form solutions to unique problems, respecting team input and achieving common goals.
Quality/Safety: Adheres to safety policies and procedures and acts safely in all conditions, including accident scenes or private homes.
Job Knowledge: Operates within the scope of practice and obtains online medical direction from the ED physician when required.
Financial Stewardship: Maintains accurate supply levels, uses equipment appropriately, keeps vehicles in good working order, performs daily preventative maintenance checks.
Problem Solving: Under pressure, analyzes problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for patient care.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned; complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Additional Incentive Full‑time Paramedics are offered a $15,000.00 Sign‑On Bonus.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (General or Accredited Program)
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor
PARA – Paramedic
GADL – Georgia Driver’s License
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician (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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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. The role also involves attending to patients being transported by ambulance on non‑emergency calls, ensuring patient safety en route, performing an initial assessment, recognizing patients needing immediate attention, administering life‑saving treatment (CPR, oxygen, intubation), inserting IVs, administering medication per physician order or ACLS protocol, and participating in community awareness and life‑safety programs.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Communication: Able to communicate verbally in crisis situations with team members, patients and family members to ensure quality interaction.
Teamwork: Works with EMT or Paramedic partner to form solutions to unique problems, respecting team input and achieving common goals.
Quality/Safety: Adheres to safety policies and procedures and acts safely in all conditions, including accident scenes or private homes.
Job Knowledge: Operates within the scope of practice and obtains online medical direction from the ED physician when required.
Financial Stewardship: Maintains accurate supply levels, uses equipment appropriately, keeps vehicles in good working order, performs daily preventative maintenance checks.
Problem Solving: Under pressure, analyzes problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for patient care.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned; complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Additional Incentive Full‑time Paramedics are offered a $15,000.00 Sign‑On Bonus.
Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (General or Accredited Program)
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC‑ALS – American Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS‑I – ACLS – Instructor
BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC‑PALS – American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS‑I – PALS – Instructor
PARA – Paramedic
GADL – Georgia Driver’s License
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician (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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.
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