Paramedic

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Care Team in Riverdale, GA. The role involves supporting trauma care, CPR, and patient transport under hospital protocols and supervision.

Responsibilities include airway management, IVs, EKGs, vital signs monitoring, wound care, and collaboration with nurses and physicians in emergencies. Per diem availability is noted, with full-time days listed as the shift pattern.

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 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

IV insertion

EKG acquisition

Vital signs monitoring

Airway management

CPR/Resuscitation

Team collaboration

Education

Georgia paramedic license

Job description

Overview

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 .

Shifts Available

Day Shifts

Employment Type

Full Time Days

Hours

Full Time Days 12 Hour shifts

Location

Southern Regional Regional Medical Center – Riverdale GA

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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