Paramedic - Emergency Department

Piedmont Healthcare; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is looking for a Paramedic at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, Georgia. The role involves facilitating age-appropriate care, maintaining safety, and educating patients and families. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of paramedic experience preferred. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required or to be completed shortly after hire. This position entails responsibility for patient advocacy and oversight of unlicensed personnel while working under the supervision of a nurse or physician.

Qualifications

• Responsible for facilitating age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• 1 year of experience as a paramedic preferred.
• Current certification as a paramedic in the State of Georgia required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare services.
• Educate patients and families about care and health.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Effective communication

Technology utilization

Education

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

Job description

Overview

The Paramedic, under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician, is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services and tasks. The role also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and 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.
• ACLS certification upon hire required.
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support; paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date (within 120 days) required.
• 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 Newnan Hospital