Paramedic - ED - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown, part of Piedmont Healthcare, seeks a Paramedic to support patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician. The role emphasizes age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, safety, patient education, information gathering, and effective communication.

The Paramedic participates in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and may supervise unlicensed personnel while contributing to performance improvement and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required; LP license preferred; GA state Paramedic credential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Collect information and communicate effectively.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Provide patient advocacy and oversee unlicensed personnel.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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 tasks. The Paramedic Nurse Extender also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

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
• Utilizing technology
• Participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services
• Providing patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and 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 required upon hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required upon hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required; paramedics new to the specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date (within 120 days)
• LP - Licensed Paramedic; current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry preferred

Business Unit

Piedmont Columbus Midtown