Paramedic PRN Spalding EMS Ambulance

Wellstar Health System; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an Emergency Department Paramedic in Georgia. You will support ED treatment alongside RNs and physicians, perform diagnostic tests, monitor patients, and assist with patient flow and trauma responses.

A Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification are required. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification required.
• Ability to read, write and input data into electronic systems.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities to collaborate with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assists medical and nursing staff with care and treatment of Emergency patients.
• Greet patients and input pertinent medical information into the computer system.
• Perform diagnostic testing and procedures such as EKGs and wound care; monitor via cardiac monitor.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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

Various (United States of America)Job Summary: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:

• * 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 IVii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medicationsiii. Perform glucose monitoringiv. 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

Patient Carea

• * Assists medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of Emergency patients
• b. Assists in the intake process by greeting and interviewing patients and inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system.
• c. 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, urethral catheterization, applying splints and casts and other duties assigned within the scope of practice.
• d. Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as:i. Initiate IVii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medicationsiii. Perform glucose monitoringiv. Perform ISTAT testinge. Transport patients to the ICUf. Transport and monitor critical patientsg. Assist with patient flow in the EDh. Perform command center technician dutiesi. Perform monitor tech dutiesj. Receive EMS patients into the ED and begin to collect data to assist the RN in the initial triage and assessment of the patientk. Assist with education of the patient and family.l. Respond as assigned to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, STEMI Alerts

Technician Duties

• * Ensure that the rooms are patient ready
• b. Stock patient care rooms
• c. Clean in accordance with infection control policies rooms in between patients
• d. Transport patients as requested by the RN

Performs other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General or Accredited Program Other / Related Field-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
• PARA - Paramedic
• GADL - Georgia Driver's License or VSDL - Valid State Driver's License

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

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

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