Emergency Dept Tech, Northside

Piedmont Healthcare • Columbus, GA

5h

About The Position

Overview The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel. Responsibilities The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred
• BLS Certification Required
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia , National Registry Preferred
• ALS/ACLS and PALS (Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Required
• Experienced Emergency Department Paramedics will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a Paramedic
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia , National Registry

Responsibilities

• facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care
• maintaining a safe environment
• educating patients and their families
• collecting information
• communicating effectively
• utilizing technology
• participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task
• patient advocacy
• teaching
• performance improvement
• oversight of unlicensed personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees