Paramedic - Emergency Department

Piedmont; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Cartersville is seeking a qualified Paramedic to support patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The role emphasizes age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care, safety, and education for patients and families while using technology to assist in assessment and care delivery.

Candidate must hold GA Paramedic licensure, BLS/ACLS, and PALS within 6 months of start date; National Registry is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Certification required at hire.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required at hire.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within 6 months of start date (180 days).
• Licensed Paramedic in the State of Georgia required at hire.
• National Registry Paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care.
• Maintain a safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Collect information, communicate effectively, and utilize technology.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

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.

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