Vocational / Technical Degree in Emergency Medical Services (Required)
2 year / Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services (Preferred)
Work Experience
1+ years Emergency Medicine Experience (Required)
1+ years Paramedic Experience (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid State of Georgia Paramedic license
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 6 months of hire
Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Certifications/Licensures:
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Essential Functions
PARAMEDIC CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct patient care as a member of the emergency care team.
Patient care skills as defined by Georgia statutes for Paramedics in the state of Georgia.
Clinical duties will primarily include rotations to any shift, based on patient care needs.
Receive and or give report to supervisor or nurse as needed.
Notify physician and (or) RN of significant changes in patient's response to treatment and care, symptoms of infection, disease, stress, reactions to medications, etc.
Take patient's medical and social history.
Arrange for ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Assist in development of patient care plan in consultation with supervisor or physician.
Take and record vital signs, measure and record intake and output, collect specimens; perform irrigation's; apply dressings, bandages, pads, compresses, packs, etc.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications including intravenous solutions.
Perform prescribed treatments. Observe and record: medications and treatments and patient reaction/response to same.
Recognize emergencies and respond with proper protocol, i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, pulmonary ventilations by esophageal and endotracheal tube, endotracheal suction, emergency drugs, defibrillation, application of medical equipment, others, as established by medical staff.
Support discharge / transfer process and patient escort / transport.
CARE PROCESSES:
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
Bases care decisions on plan of care.
Monitors and documents patient response.
Establishes rapport with clients.
Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions.
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
DOCUMENTATION:
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS:
Develop
Benefits
Paid time off
Additional Information
Job Number:
34286
Location:
Phoebe Putney Trauma & Critical Care Tower
Street Address:
417 3rd Ave.
City, State:
Albany, Georgia
Zip Code:
31701
Department:
PPMH EMERGENCY CENTER
Shift:
Job Type:
Full time
Posted Date:
2026-06-02
Job Description Summary:
Assists the patient care team in assessing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the medical and clinical treatment plans of for the patient population including all ages (neonatal to geriatric patient types), acting within the guidelines of specific protocols established by the Medical Director.
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