Paramedic - ED - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Phenix City, AL seeks a Paramedic under RN/Physician supervision to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care in a safe environment. You will educate patients and families, collect information, and communicate effectively while using technology to support care delivery.

You will participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, supervise unlicensed personnel, and contribute to patient advocacy and performance improvement

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Certification Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support with 6 months of start date requirement
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive patient care.
• Educate patients and families; collect information and communicate effectively.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care delivery.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel; patient advocacy; teaching and performance improvement.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Licensed Paramedic (GA) and National Registry Preferred

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 task. The role of 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, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the 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 Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Upon Hire Required and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days Required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown