Paramedic, Emergency Dept, Days

Piedmont; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join the Emergency Department team in Snellville. This position involves providing age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care to patients in a busy emergency department setting. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills, ready to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Certification as a Paramedic in Georgia is required and BLS certification must be obtained immediately.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Paramedic in Georgia.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred or must obtain immediately.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate culturally sensitive patient care under supervision.
• Maintain safe environment and educate patients and families.
• Assist in assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare services.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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Paramedic, Emergency Dept, Full Time Days

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center- Emergency Dept

Description

Paramedic, Emergency Dept, Full Time Days

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center- Emergency Dept

We are looking for positive, self-motivated, engaged and excited for growth individuals to join our team

38 bed Emergency Department that sees on average 160 patients a day that present with various acuities.

We are a primary Stroke and Stemi receiving facility that is able to intervene and administer thrombolytics.

Two helicopter pads on campus for utilization

We have 5 PODs in our department, depending on acuity, is where the patient will be assigned

Behavioral Health Pod

We have Charge nurses, ED Flow Coordinators, Paramedics, ED Techs, PCTs, Mental Health Technicians and Unit Secretaries who work in close collaboration with the ED Providers to provide exceptional care

All staff members must have a BLS to work in this unit

Responsible For

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Must have a working knowledge of intramuscular, sublingual, oral, rectal, nebulizers, intravenous, and intravenous push medications-effect, side effects, drug to drug interaction and anaphylaxis protocol. Working knowledge of venous blood sampling, and cardiac monitor knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the bodys systems to include neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, primary and secondary trauma assessment.
• Must have strong customer service, interpersonal skills and be able to work with a team. Responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age
  
  

appropriate and culturally aware needs. Able to assess a patient's needs and respond to direction by the Professional Registered Nurse and Physician.

• Perform EKG'S
• Perform Foley catheters
• Start IV'S, IO'S & draw blood.
• Transport patients to other departments.
• May be required to monitor patients for arrhythmias and report abnormal rhythms and changes immediately to Charge Nurse and Nurse
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required

None

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred

Additional Qualifications

BLS. Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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