Paramedic

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA seeks a Paramedic to support Emergency Department operations, including IV starts, EKGs, vital signs monitoring, and airway management under hospital protocols.

The role covers day shifts, with per diem/PRN options noted. Applicants should hold a GA paramedic license, BCLS, ACLS; PALS/ENPC recommended for advancement.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Paramedic license

BCLS (AHA)

ACLS

PALS/ENPC recommended

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available : Day Shifts

Employment Type : Full Time Days

Hours: Full Time Days 12 Hour shifts

Location: Southern Regional 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. This position is on a per diem basis, PD/PRN, meaning as needed .

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

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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