ED Paramedic 7a-7p Full Time

3710 Paulding Medical Center, Inc.•Hiram, GA

13d

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic is a member of an interdisciplinary care team and supports treatment in the hospital emergency department. Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Department, the paramedic assists with patient care at the direction of physicians and registered professional nurses, following the applicable Georgia and Wellstar scopes of practice. The role collaborates with physicians, RNs, and other team members to promote and restore patients’ health and support patients, families, and significant others. The ED Medical Director oversees the paramedic’s scope of practice in the ED. The position requires a Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification, and the individual is expected to uphold patient advocacy, system policies and procedures, and service excellence goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours.
Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification for paramedics.
Required certifications: ACLS (or listed equivalent), BLS (or listed equivalent), and PALS (or listed equivalent).
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and customer service skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, and respectful manner.
Evidence-based and analytical approach to care, strong critical-thinking skills, and excellent time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting.
Education in another related field.

Responsibilities

Assist medical and nursing staff with emergency patient care and treatment.
Greet and interview patients during intake and enter pertinent medical information into the computer system.
Perform or assist with diagnostic testing and procedures, including EKGs, cardiac monitoring, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, wound care, and applying orthopedic devices, splints, and casts.
Perform tasks delegated by an RN, including initiating IVs, administering oral, IM, and some IV medications, glucose monitoring, and ISTAT testing.
Transport patients to the ICU and transport and monitor critical patients.
Assist with patient flow in the ED.
Perform command center technician and monitor technician duties.
Receive EMS patients into the ED and collect data to assist the RN with initial triage and assessment.
Assist with patient and family education.
Respond as assigned to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, and STEMI Alerts.
Ensure rooms are ready for patients, stock patient care rooms, and clean rooms between patients in accordance with infection control policies.
Transport patients as requested by the RN.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.