Paramedic (PRN) WMLM

Wellstar Health System; Clayton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Paramedic to provide emergency care at the scene of accidents or medical emergencies. You will prepare for response, deliver care, transport patients, document actions, and support non-emergency transports as needed.

You assess patients, initiate life-saving treatments, and coordinate with ED physicians. The role requires ACLS/BLS/PALS certification, Georgia driver's license, and the ability to work evenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred.
• Critical thinking and decision-making under pressure required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills a must.
• Strong writing and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communication: must communicate verbally in crises with team, patients and family.
• Teamwork: work with EMT/Paramedic partner to solve problems and reach common goals.
• Quality/Safety: adhere to safety policies and act safely at scenes or in homes.
• Job Knowledge: operate within scope of practice and follow physician direction.
• Financial Stewardship: maintain supplies and vehicles, perform basic maintenance.
• Problem Solving: analyze problems under pressure and determine course of action.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Assessment Skills

Writing

Judgement and Decision Making

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking Clearly

Time Management

Report Writing

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

Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary

This position provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety in route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency life saving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Key Role/Responsibility * Communication: Must be able to communicate verbally in what may be perceived as crisis situations with team members, patients, and family members to produce quality interaction.
• * Teamwork: with EMT or Paramedic partner must work together to form solutions to unique problems respecting the input of their team member and coming to a common goal.
• Key Role/Responsibility * Quality/Safety: Must adhere to safety policies and procedures and act in a safe manner at all times in less than safe conditions including accident scenes or businesses and homes.
• * Job Knowledge: Acts within the appropriate guidelines and scope of practice for the Paramedic role. Does not operate outside of the scope without on-line medical direction from the ED physician.
• Key Role/Responsibility * Financial Stewardship: Maintains accurate supply levels does not use equipment for purposes other than those for which they are intended. Maintains vehicles in good working order and uses the vehicle with due regard. Performs daily Preventative maintenance checks.
• * Problem Solving: Under pressure must be able to analyze problems to identify underlying issues and determine a course of action for care of patient. Performs other duties as assigned

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

Required Minimum Skills

Minimum 1 year as an Emergency Medical Technician Preferred Critical Thinking. Customer Service. Assessment Skills. Writing, Judgement and Decision Making. Active Learning. Complex Problem Solving. Speaking Clearly. Time Management. Report Writing.

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