Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Smiths Station (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic Nurse Extender to support the care team under RN/Physician supervision in Smiths Station, AL.

The role focuses on age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, patient advocacy, and education while ensuring a safe environment and effective use of health tech. Active BCLS/ACLS required; PALS within 6 months; GA Paramedic license on hire; National Registry preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Current Georgia Paramedic license on hire.
• BCLS/BLS, ACLS required; PALS required or completed within 6 months of start date.
• 1 year of paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Educate patients and families; patient advocacy.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel; ensure a safe environment.
• Utilize technology to collect information and communicate effectively.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Advocacy

Teaching

Education

GED

Georgia Paramedic License

National Registry Paramedic

BLS (CPR)

ACLS

PALS

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