Paramedic PRN Spalding EMS Ambulance

Wellstar Health System•Griffin, GA

About The Position

The Emergency Department Paramedic supports treatment in the hospital emergency department as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Working with a Registered Nurse who directs the plan of care, team goals, and performance, the paramedic assists with patient care and collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other team members to promote and restore patient health and support patients and families. The role follows applicable Georgia paramedic scope-of-practice requirements and hospital-specific duties. The paramedic is expected to uphold patient needs, system policies and procedures, and service-excellence goals. The position also includes technician duties that support emergency department operations, patient flow, readiness of patient rooms, and infection-control practices. The paramedic 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 (PARA).
Current qualifying Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS, ARC-ALS, or ACLS-I).
Current qualifying Basic Life Support certification (BLS, ARC-BLS, or BLS-I).
Current qualifying Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS, ARC-PALS, or PALS-I).
Georgia driver's license or valid state driver's license.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills and ability to use technology to support clinical care.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed, and respectful manner.
Excellent time-management skills.
Ability to provide evidence-based care using analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

General or accredited program in another related field is preferred.
At least two years of experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of emergency patients.
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 functions delegated by an RN, 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 information 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 in accordance with infection-control policies.
Transport patients as requested by the RN.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.