Paramedic

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Paramedic (ECT/ED Tech) to join our emergency team. You will perform IV starts, EKGs, monitor vital signs, assist airway management, and support trauma care under hospital protocols.

This full-time night position requires GA paramedic licensure, BCLS, ACLS, and preferred PALS/ENPC. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, transport patients, and help with resuscitation and patient care transitions.

Qualifications

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by GA Board.
• BCLS (AHA) certification at hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS or ENPC recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision.
• Assist airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and resuscitation support.
• Provide wound care, splints, suturing, and team response during emergencies.
• Transport patients to diagnostics or inpatient units and assist with room turnover.
• Stock supplies and perform point-of-care testing as allowed by policy.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS to support trauma care and care transitions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Airway management

Trauma care

Education

GA Paramedic license

BCLS (AHA) certified

ACLS certified

PALS/ENPC recommended

Tools

EKG equipment

IV start supplies

Airway equipment

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: SouthernRegional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

We are seeking a Paramedic, sometimes referred to as our Emergency Care Technician (ECT), Emergency Department Technician (ED Tech) or Emergency Room Technician (ER Tech). A Paramedic who will assist with tasks like starting IVs, performing EKGs, monitoring vital signs, and supporting airway management. The Paramedic play a key role in trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working closely with nurses and physicians during emergencies. The Paramedic will use many of their field skills, who will always perform under hospital protocols and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision

• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and support during advanced airway procedures and resuscitation efforts

• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and respond as part of the team during medical emergencies

• Support patient flow by transporting patients to diagnostic areas or inpatient units and assisting with room turnover and preparation

• Maintain clinical readiness by stocking essential supplies and performing point-of-care testing as permitted by our hospital policy

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS personnel to support trauma care, high-acuity patient management, and assist with clinical procedures and transitions of care

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the Georgia Composite State Board.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC recommended

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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