Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Days
About The Position
The Paramedic works in the Emergency Department at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia. The 38-bed department sees an average of 160 patients per day across a range of acuities and is a primary Stroke and STEMI receiving facility. The department has two helicopter pads, five patient-care pods, and a Behavioral Health Pod. Paramedics collaborate with nurses, ED flow coordinators, ED technicians, patient care technicians, mental health technicians, unit secretaries, and ED providers to deliver patient care. The role provides safe, patient-centered care with attention to age-appropriate and culturally aware needs. The Paramedic assesses patient needs and responds to direction from registered nurses and physicians. The position is listed as full-time days. Piedmont describes a positive, collaborative environment and offers wellness programs, compensation and benefits, and resources to support employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- BLS certification required upon hire.
- ACLS certification required upon hire.
- Paramedics new to the specialty must complete applicable certifications within 180 days of the start date.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, handle multiple priorities and deadlines, and work as a member of a team.
- Skill with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a paramedic preferred.
- Current Georgia paramedic certification and National Registry certification preferred.
- NIH certification is highly preferred; it must be obtained within the allotted timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate working knowledge of intramuscular, sublingual, oral, rectal, nebulized, intravenous, and intravenous-push medications, including effects, side effects, drug interactions, and anaphylaxis protocols.
- Use working knowledge of venous blood sampling and cardiac monitoring.
- Apply knowledge of body systems and conduct neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and primary and secondary trauma assessments.
- Provide safe patient care with awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs; assess patient needs and respond to direction from the professional registered nurse and physician.
- Perform EKGs.
- Perform Foley catheter insertions.
- Start IVs and IOs and draw blood.
- Transport patients to other departments.
- Monitor patients for arrhythmias when required and immediately report abnormal rhythms and changes to the charge nurse and nurse.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, work as a team member, and use Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Competitive and equitable compensation.
- Wellness programs for employees and family.
- Wellness Coaching App with 24/7 live coaching.
- Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching.
- Financial Wellness Planning and Education.
- Broad Employee Assistance Program services.
- PTO, including combined PTO days for greater flexibility and an opportunity for PTO cash-in.
- 100% paid maternity leave, with return to work required.
- Employer-paid military leave.
- Paid Diversity, Inclusion and Equity holiday.
- Choice of medical and prescription drug plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent day care.
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Fully paid long-term disability.
- Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
