Paramedic Emergency Department

Wellstar Health System

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Various (United States of America) Job Summary: Reports to Manager of Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Paramedic is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders.As an integral member of the Emergency Department team the Paramedic will support treatment in the hospital emergency department (ED). The paramedic will be required to assist with patient care treatment in conjunction with a Registered Nurse (RN that directs plan of care, team goals, and performance. The paramedic shall cover the range of services provided in a medical treatment facility in accordance with O.C.G.A. 31-11-59 which outlines the services of paramedics in hospitals and defined hospital specific duties. In addition, the paramedic promotes and restores patients' health and the overall patient experience by collaborating with physicians, RNs, and multi-disciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, families and significant others.It is expected that all Emergency Department Paramedics possess a Georgia paramedic license and the national registry certification for paramedics. The paramedic must be knowledgeable and adhere to the scope of paramedic practices as outlined in the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services scope of practices. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Requirements

High School graduateGED High School graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) Degree Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program.GEDpossess a General Educational Development (GED) Degree Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program.
BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
PARA - Paramedic
Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours.
Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner
Possess excellent time management skills
provide care using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Assists medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of Emergency patients
Assists in the intake process by greeting and interviewing patients and inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system.
Performs and assists nursing and medical staff in various diagnostic testing and procedures such as performing EKG, placing patients on the cardiac monitor, venipuncture, point of care testing, wound care, applying orthopedic devices and equipment, applying splints and casts and other duties assigned within the scope of practice.
Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as:i. Initiate IVii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medicationsiii. Perform glucose monitoringiv. Perform ISTAT testing
Transport patients to the ICU
Transport and monitor critical patients
Assist with patient flow in the ED
Perform command center technician duties
Perform monitor tech duties
Receive EMS patients into the ED and begin to collect data to assist the RN in the initial triage and assessment of the patient
Assist with education of the patient and family.
Respond as assigned to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, STEMI AlertsTechnician Duties Ensure that the rooms are patient ready
Stock patient care rooms
Clean in accordance with infection control policies rooms in between patients
Transport patients as requested by the RNPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.