Paramedic - Chatham County Jail

Paramedic - Chatham County Jail

Summary

The Paramedic is responsible for providing emergency medical care within the scope of their certification under the direction of a licensed medical provider. The Paramedic will also perform basic and advanced life support, non-emergency medical care to treat illnesses and injuries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic, advanced life support patient care and patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment.
• Coordinates emergency care procedures with authorized nursing and medical staff to ensure patient health and safety.
• Develops and utilizes triage skills to provide optimal efficiency as needed. 
• Ensures security of medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.
• Reports any adverse patient events or reactions immediately to a supervisor.
• Ensures the confidentiality and rights of patients, the health systems and documents, by adhering to all FCH and facility policies, as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.
• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures effectively and calmly.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, staff, leadership, the public and external partners.
• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program 
• One (1) year related experience in a medical environment 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. 

Required Certifications and Licenses 

• Must have and maintain current Paramedic licensure within the State of Georgia
• Must have and maintain a current CPR Certification

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working in a correctional facility

Special Requirements: This position will be subject to a background check. 

Physical Requirements: The position requires the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds with prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting at a desk, viewing a computer and reading a variety of materials. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with your hands. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, such as typing for extended periods of time.

ADA Disclaimer

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position adequately.  If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, unless it results in an undue hardship. All requests must be made to the Human Resources Department in writing.

First Class Healthcare Staffing Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.