Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Waverly Hall (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Paramedic to provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The role includes patient education, safety, advocacy, and collaboration with the health care team to assess and implement care plans.

Qualifications require a GED/HS diploma, BCLS, ACLS, PALS within 6 months, and current Georgia Paramedic licensure (National Registry preferred). Experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to educate patients and families on care plans.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration with RN/MD.
• Critical thinking and quick decision making in urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Communication

Patient education

Teamwork

Critical thinking

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