ED Paramedic: High-Impact Patient Care

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks an experienced Emergency Department Paramedic to support patient care in a fast-paced hospital ED. You will assist physicians and RNs, perform diagnostic procedures, and help manage patient flow from triage through treatment.

Requires Georgia paramedic licensure and national registry certification, ACLS/BLS/PALS. The role involves daily patient care, critical transport, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Paramedic certification and state license required.
• Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification required.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of emergency patients.
• Greet and interview patients and input pertinent medical information into the system.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as EKG, cardiac monitor, and venipuncture.
• Initiate IVs and administer medications per RN/physician orders.
• Transport patients to the ICU and monitor critical patients.
• Ensure rooms are patient ready and stock supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency department support

IV administration

Trauma response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EKG

Cardiac monitor

Venipuncture

Point of care testing

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks an experienced Emergency Department Paramedic to support patient care in a fast-paced hospital ED. You will assist physicians and RNs, perform diagnostic procedures, and help manage patient flow from triage through treatment.

Requires Georgia paramedic licensure and national registry certification, ACLS/BLS/PALS. The role involves daily patient care, critical transport, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.