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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of EMS Supervisor. The critical care paramedic provides specialty care above scope of practice for a Georgia licensed paramedic.   Performs Specialty Care Transport (SCT) for patients that require continuity of care for interfacility transfers. The paramedic will provide ventilator management including ventilation modes above rate/TV/IT, critical device management, specialty medications, and other skills allowed only for paramedics with additional training that has been approved by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services. The critical care paramedic should have excellent knowledge of patient care, clinical team leadership, and transfer of critically ill or injured patients. 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Active Georgia Paramedic license; and within one year of hire CCP-C or FP-C certifications, Instructor in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Providers in NRP, PHTLS, and AMLS

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma

• Minimum Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of Advanced Life Support or critical care experience

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:  Surface or air critical care transfer experience

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• As approved by State of Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) for expanded scope of practice above the National Department of Transportation scope for licensed paramedics. Critical Care Paramedics must have completed OEMS defined and approved additional training and have demonstrated competency in management of critically injured or ill patients, to include but not limited to complex drug therapy, advanced ventilatory management, medical device management, and other skill as determined by the needs of the organization.

• Safely manages critical care transfers between NGHS facilities and others

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and attention to detail

• Dependable and self-motivated with ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support/critical care treatment to patients.

• Maintains documentation of required licensure and certification, educational training, and safety training. 

• Attends initial and continuing education to include, but not limited to clinical experience in critical care units, clinical simulations, classroom training, and certification/licensure courses.

• Complies with safety standards for self, patient, equipment, passengers, and other medical personnel. 

• Complies with all applicable departmental and hospital regulations, directives and protocols.                                                                     

• Supports teamwork in staffing coverage to ensure 24/7 coverage of critical care paramedic availability.   

• Keeps the quick response vehicle cleaned, fueled and well stocked at all times.

• Ensures familiarity with all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation and operates vehicle safely and in a professional manner at all times.

• Maintains all equipment on vehicle and ensures equipment left at the hospital is eventually retrieved.

• Completes and ensures patient documentation is completed accurately and expeditiously within the standards of the State of Georgia and Medical Transport.

• All verbal communication is done according to NGHS policy and procedures, and the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.