Georgia EMT-Paramedic Job Description

 

Summary:

Provides basic to advanced emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured. Guides and directs EMT-I and/or EMT-B techs in the application of appropriate EMS techniques, as required. Performs direct illness/injury assessment and management, preparation for transport, transfer of required information, and patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Attends emergency and non-emergency medical requests as they arise, renders on-site assistance to patients as required.
2. Performs initial assessment and management of illness or injury to emergency patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedures.
3. Prepares or assists in the preparations of patients for transport, ensuring compliance with protocol and procedure.
4. Provides direct paramedical and comprehensive patient care as required in each individual case.
5. Leads, guides, and/or assists in training of lower techs and/or students, as specifically assigned.
6. Inspects emergency medical equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.
7. Performs daily duties and miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Georgia Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Paramedic.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Skills and experience incumbent to function with proficiency at the ALS level of service.
2. Records maintenance skills.
3. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
4. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
2. May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
3. Must be emotionally stable, have good dexterity, agility, and physical coordination.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

1. Work involves considerable exposure elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
2. Extensive physical activity, heaving lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects over 100lbs.
3. Potential exposure to dangerous material and situations.
4. Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.

Training Required After Hiring:

To maintain certification, paramedics must re-register, usually every 2 years. Re-registration requires various hours of continuing education and/or certifications.