Paramedic

Jobtome; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Newnan Hospital is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join our care team. Under supervision of a nurse and physician, you will deliver age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and educate patients and families while maintaining a safe environment.

You will participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care delivery, advocate for patients, teach, and help oversee unlicensed staff, with certification requirements including BLS, ACLS, and PALS upon hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.
• Current Georgia Paramedic license (LP) required on hire; National Registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe care environment and educate patients and families.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and use technology in care delivery.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health services.
• Serve as Paramedic Nurse Extender with patient advocacy, teaching, and oversight of unlicensed staff.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview:

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 180 Days Required and
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the National Registry Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Newnan Hospital