Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support licensed clinicians in delivering age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care. The role emphasizes safety, patient advocacy, education, and teamwork within a hospital setting.

The position requires a Georgia Paramedic license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications or completion within 6 months, and at least HS diploma or GED. Prior Paramedic experience is preferred, with ongoing professional development supported by Piedmont.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred
• GA Paramedic license upon hire required
• Current BCLS/BLS certification upon hire required
• ACLS upon hire required
• PALS required or completion within 6 months of start date
• National Registry paradas preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Educate patients and their families about care plans.
• Collect information and communicate effectively with care teams.
• Utilize technology to document and coordinate services.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel, provide patient advocacy, teaching and performance improvement.

Education

HS 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