Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Cusseta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Piedmont Columbus Midtown campus is hiring a Paramedic who operates under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician. You will facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, educate patients and families, and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Responsibilities include patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and overseeing unlicensed personnel.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year Paramedic experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS required; PALS required or completed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with RN/Physician in assessment, planning, and evaluation.
• Supervise unlicensed personnel as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 180 Days Required and
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia Upon Hire Required
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the National Registry Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown