Paramedic - Emergency Department PRN

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Paramedic for the Emergency Department on a PRN basis across various shifts. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, supporting patient assessment and treatment under RN supervision and physician guidance.

You must hold a Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials commonly required. Join a large health system focused on compassionate care, excellence, and voice inclusion, delivering

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical and nursing staff with care and treatment of ED patients.
• Assist in intake by greeting patients and inputting medical information.
• Perform procedures and tests such as EKG, venipuncture, wound care, and monitor placement.
• Initiate IV lines, administer medications as directed, monitor glucose, and ISTAT testing.
• Transport patients to the ICU and monitor critical patients.
• Support patient flow and ED operations; respond to trauma/Code alerts.

Skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Paramedic training program

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift and Job Status

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital has an opportunity for a Paramedic in the Emergency Department. PRN - Various shifts Reports to Manager of Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Paramedic is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders. As an integral member of the Emergency Department team the Paramedic will support treatment in the hospital emergency department (ED). The paramedic will be required to assist with patient care treatment in conjunction with a Registered Nurse (RN that directs plan of care, team goals, and performance. The paramedic shall cover the range of services provided in a medical treatment facility in accordance with O.C.G.A.§ 31-11-59 which outlines the services of paramedics in hospitals and defined hospital specific duties. In addition, the paramedic promotes and restores patients' health and the overall patient experience by collaborating with physicians, RNs, and multi-disciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, families and significant others. It is expected that all Emergency Department Paramedics possess a Georgia paramedic license and the national registry certification for paramedics. The paramedic must be knowledgeable and adhere to the scope of paramedic practices as outlined in the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services scope of practices. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Patient Care - Assists medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of Emergency patients
• Assists in the intake process by greeting and interviewing patients and inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system.
• Performs and assists nursing and medical staff in various diagnostic testing and procedures such as performing EKG, placing patients on the cardiac monitor, venipuncture, point of care testing, wound care, applying orthopedic devices and equipment, applying splints and casts and other duties assigned within the scope of practice.
• Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as: i. Initiate IV ii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medications iii. Perform glucose monitoring iv. Perform ISTAT testing
• Transport patients to the ICU
• Transport and monitor critical patients
• Assist with patient flow in the ED
• Perform command center technician duties
• Perform monitor tech duties
• Receive EMS patients into the ED and begin to collect data to assist the RN in the initial triage and assessment of the patient
• Assist with education of the patient and family.
• Respond as assigned to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, STEMI Alerts
• Technician Duties
• Ensure that the rooms are patient ready
• Stock patient care rooms
• Clean in accordance with infection control policies rooms in between patients
• Transport patients as requested by the RN

Required Minimum Education

High School graduate Required or GED High School graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) Degree Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program. Required Some high school Required or GED Required and possess a General Educational Development (GED) Degree Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program. Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) 1.00 Required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 2.00 Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 3.00 Required
• Paramedic 4.00 Required
• BLS - Provisional 1.00 Required
• BLS - Instructor 1.00 Required
• ACLS - Provisional 3.00 Required
• ACLS - Instructor 3.00 Required
• PALS - Provisional 2.00 Required
• PALS - Instructor 2.00 Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 Required
• ACLS - Instructor 3.00 Required
• ACLS - Provisional 3.00 Required

Required Minimum Experience

Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours. Required and Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting

Preferred Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Possess excellent time management skills; provide care using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.