Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wellness programs

PTO & Leave

Job summary

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center's Emergency Department in Snellville, GA is hiring a Paramedic for full-time night shifts. The role supports age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care under RN/physician supervision and works with multiple ED teams to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Candidates should have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications; GA Paramedic license preferred with NIH certification within the required timeframe. 1 year of Paramedic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS (BCLS) certification and ACLS and PALS are required; NIH certification preferred and must be obtained within timeframe.
• Georgia Paramedic license with National Registry preferred; incumbent or new hire should enroll.
• 1 year of Paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects; document appropriately.
• Perform EKGs and start IVs/IOs; monitor cardiac rhythms and report changes.
• Transport patients to other departments and coordinate with ED team.
• Assess patient needs and respond to physician and nurse directions; provide patient advocacy and education.

Skills

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

EKG interpretation

IV/IO insertion

Venous blood sampling

Job description

Overview

Paramedic, Full Time Nights

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center- Emergency Dept

Snellville, GA

• 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. RN's must have ACLS and PALS required. NIH highly preferred, must obtain within allotted timeframe.

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Working knowledge of the body's systems to include neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, primary and secondary trauma assessment.
3. 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 ageappropriate and culturally aware needs. Able to assess a patient's needs and respond to direction by the Professional Registered Nurse and Physician.
4. Perform EKG'S
5. Perform Foley catheters
6. Start IV'S, IO'S & draw blood.
7. Transport patients to other departments.
8. May be required to monitor patients for arrhythmias and report abnormal rhythms and changes immediately to Charge Nurse and Nurse
9. 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.

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Total Rewards that work for you

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services

PTO your way

• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

Benefits

• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

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
• LP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred