Paramedic - ED, Nights, WEO - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare • Columbus, GA

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About The Position

The Paramedic, under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician, facilitates age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care. The position helps maintain a safe environment, educates patients and their families, collects information, communicates effectively, and uses technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services and tasks. The Paramedic Nurse Extender role also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• BCLS - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required upon hire.
• ACLS certification, required upon hire.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support; paramedics new to the specialty must complete applicable certifications within 180 days of their start date.
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Paramedic.
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the National Registry.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Educate patients and their families.
• Collect information and communicate effectively.
• Utilize technology.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services and tasks.
• Provide patient advocacy and teaching.
• Participate in performance improvement.
• Oversee unlicensed personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED