Paramedic Nights

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Georgia is seeking a dedicated paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. You will support physicians, respond to changes in patient condition, and perform advanced life support as directed.

Requirements include a current paramedic license in Georgia, BCLS and ACLS, with PALS/ENPC recommended. The role is full-time with night shifts and a commitment to quality, compassion, and community.

Qualifications

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the Georgia Composite State Board.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC recommended

Responsibilities

• The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition and diagnostic results.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and treatment response.

Skills

Paramedic license (Georgia)

BCLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS

PALS/ENPC recommended

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Southern Regional Medical Center is a non-profit, 331-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of Clayton County and southern crescent metro Atlanta communities. The hospital offers a complete line of services including Senior Care and Senior Behavioral Health Services; Emergency Services; Heart and Vascular; Advanced Imaging; Laboratory; Neuroscience Services; Rehabilitation; Sleep Diagnostic Center; Surgery/Robotic Surgery; Wound Care; and Women’s Health Services, including a Level III NICU. The hospital is certified accredited as a Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center. Learn more at southernregional.org .

Responsibilities

The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patients clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies. An ERT-II is trained in emergency medicine care in accordance with standards prescribed by the Georgia Composite State Board. A paramedic performs a wide range of life‑saving techniques in a variety of conditions and is a specialist in pre‑hospital emergency department care. An ERT-II at this level will work as a member of an emergency medical team performing advanced life support procedures and other procedures as directed by a licensed physician and registered nurse. Performs paraprofessional tasks in providing basic life support and in performing advanced life support. Employees at this level are assigned to all areas of the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the Georgia Composite State Board.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC recommended

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf