ED Paramedic 7a-7p Full Time

Wellstar Health System•Dallas, GA

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic supports treatment in the hospital emergency department as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Department, the paramedic assists with patient care at the direction of a physician and/or registered professional nurse, following the applicable Georgia and Wellstar paramedic scopes of practice. The ED Medical Director oversees the paramedic's scope of practice in the ED. The paramedic collaborates with physicians, RNs, and multidisciplinary team members to promote and restore patients' health and support patients, families, and significant others. The role upholds the patient's voice, system policies and procedures, and service excellence goals. A Georgia paramedic license and national registry certification are expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours.
Georgia paramedic license (PARA) and national registry paramedic certification.
Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification, or the listed American Red Cross or instructor equivalents.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively, calmly, and respectfully.
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 a general or related field.

Responsibilities

Assist medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of emergency patients.
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 application of orthopedic devices, splints, and casts.
Perform delegated functions such as 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 and perform command center technician and monitor technician duties.
Receive EMS patients 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 patient rooms are ready, stock patient care rooms, and clean rooms between patients in accordance with infection control policies.
Transport patients as requested by the RN.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.