Paramedic - Emergency Department

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville is seeking a Paramedic who will work under supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Physician to deliver age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care. You will educate patients and families, collect information, communicate effectively, and participate in assessment, planning, and evaluation of care.

The role includes supervision of unlicensed personnel and patient advocacy. Responsibilities include maintaining safety and utilizing technology to support treatment plans, with

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year Paramedic experience preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications or will obtain within 6 months of start date.
• Active GA Paramedic license required; NREMT preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Advocate for patients and supervise unlicensed personnel

Skills

Patient communication

Education

Cultural sensitivity

Advocacy

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 Cartersville