Paramedic - Emergency Department - Days

Wellstar Health System•Griffin, GA

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic supports patient treatment in the hospital emergency department as a proactive member of an interdisciplinary care team. Working with registered nurses, physicians, and other team members, the paramedic assists with patient care under the direction of an RN and follows the scope of practice for Georgia paramedics and applicable hospital-specific duties. The role promotes patients’ health and experience while supporting patients, families, and significant others, and upholds patient-centered care, system policies, and service excellence goals. The paramedic assists with patient intake, diagnostic tests and procedures, delegated clinical functions, patient transport and monitoring, and emergency response. The role also includes maintaining patient-ready rooms, stocking supplies, cleaning rooms in accordance with infection control policies, and performing other assigned duties. The position reports to the Manager of Emergency Department.

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 are expected.
Required certifications upon hire: ACLS (or listed equivalent), BLS (or listed equivalent), PALS (or listed equivalent), and Paramedic certification.
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 care, analytical ability, 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 general or 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 tests and procedures, including EKGs, cardiac monitoring, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, wound care, orthopedic devices, urethral catheterization, splints, and casts, within the scope of practice.
Perform RN-delegated functions, 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 emergency department.
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 according to infection control policies.
Transport patients as requested by the RN.
Comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct, and perform other duties as assigned.