Paramedic

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA seeks a Paramedic (ECT/ED Tech) for night shifts. You will perform IV insertions, EKGs, monitor vitals, and assist with airway management under hospital protocols.

You’ll support trauma care, CPR, and patient transport, working alongside nurses and physicians in the emergency department. Required licensure includes a current Georgia Paramedic license, BCLS, and ACLS; PALS/ENPC recommended.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Georgia Paramedic license.
• BCLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintain current.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC are recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV insertion, EKG acquisition, and continuous vital signs monitoring under supervision
• Assist with airway management, oxygen therapy, suctioning, and resuscitation efforts
• Provide wound care, apply splints, assist with suturing, and support during emergencies
• Transport patients to diagnostic areas and assist with room turnover and preparation
• Stock supplies and perform point-of-care testing as permitted by hospital policy
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and EMS to support trauma care and transitions of care

Skills

IV insertion

EKG acquisition

Vital signs monitoring

Airway management

Trauma care

CPR

Patient transport

Education

Georgia Paramedic license

BCLS certificate (AHA)

ACLS certification

PALS/ENPC recommended

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

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

Location: Southern Regional 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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