WMCG ED Paramedic PRN

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Paramedic to join their Emergency Department team. This role involves supporting patient care and treatment under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses (RNs). The Paramedic will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, safe patient care, promoting patient health and well-being. The position requires adherence to the Georgia Paramedic Scope of Practice and Wellstar's specific duties. The Paramedic will also be involved in patient intake, diagnostic procedures, medication administration, patient transport, and maintaining the readiness of patient care rooms.

Requirements

Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours.
Georgia paramedic license.
National registry certification for paramedics.
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.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor.
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or ARC-PALS - Amer Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor.
PARA - Paramedic.

Nice To Haves

2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

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: Initiate IV, Administer Oral, IM and some IV medications, Perform glucose monitoring, 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 Alerts.
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 RN.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.