What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic/ 24 position at HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER?
Work Shift
A caring health system dedicated to excellence - today and tomorrow.
Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.
Education & Training
High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training
program as a Paramedic.
Experience
Six (6) months experience.
Required Certification/Registration/Licensure
Current Georgia Paramedic certification. Valid Georgia driver's license. Current
AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification.
AHA/ARC PALS certification or within 9 months of hire. CPT training within 9
months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of
hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility
performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in
writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees,
volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background and drug screens.
EOE/AA/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Become a part of a growing team where our Mission is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high-quality, cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
56
FTE
1.4
Expanded Work Shift
On Call
A caring health system dedicated to excellence - today and tomorrow.
Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.
Education & Training
High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training
program as a Paramedic.
Experience
Six (6) months experience.
Required Certification/Registration/Licensure
Current Georgia Paramedic certification. Valid Georgia driver's license. Current
AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification.
AHA/ARC PALS certification or within 9 months of hire. CPT training within 9
months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of
hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility
performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in
writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees,
volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background and drug screens.
EOE/AA/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
Become a part of a growing team where our Mission is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high-quality, cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
56
FTE
1.4
Expanded Work Shift
On Call
