Paramedic - ED, FT, Variable

Piedmont Healthcare • Newnan, GA

307d

About The Position

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

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required
• National Registry preferred
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification, or ability to become certified immediately

Responsibilities

• Facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Educating patients and their families
• Collecting information and communicating effectively
• Utilizing technology in patient care
• Participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services
• Patient advocacy and teaching
• Performance improvement
• Oversight of unlicensed personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED