Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Days

Piedmont Healthcare • Snellville, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center is seeking a full-time, day-shift Paramedic for its 38-bed Emergency Department in Snellville, Georgia. The department sees an average of 160 patients per day across a range of acuities and is a primary Stroke and STEMI receiving facility able to administer thrombolytics. The campus has two helicopter pads. Patients are assigned to one of five pods according to their acuity, including a Behavioral Health Pod. Paramedics work collaboratively with charge nurses, ED flow coordinators, ED technicians, patient care technicians, mental health technicians, unit secretaries, and ED providers to deliver patient care.

The Paramedic provides safe, patient-centered care with awareness of age-appropriate and culturally aware needs, assesses patient needs, and responds to direction from Professional Registered Nurses and physicians. The role requires knowledge of medications and their effects, side effects, interactions, and anaphylaxis protocols; venous blood sampling; cardiac monitoring; and relevant body systems and trauma assessment. Duties include performing EKGs and Foley catheterizations, starting IVs and IOs, drawing blood, transporting patients, and monitoring for arrhythmias when required.

Piedmont describes a positive, collaborative work environment with schedule flexibility, state-of-the-art technology, wellness and coaching resources, and comprehensive total rewards. The position may offer opportunities to participate in clinical research.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification upon hire.
• ACLS certification upon hire.
• PALS certification; paramedics new to the specialty must complete applicable certifications within 180 days of the start date.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Skill with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply working knowledge of intramuscular, sublingual, oral, rectal, nebulized, intravenous, and IV-push medications, including effects, side effects, drug interactions, and anaphylaxis protocols.
• Use knowledge of venous blood sampling and cardiac monitoring.
• Apply knowledge of neurological, respiratory, cardiac, and gastrointestinal systems and primary and secondary trauma assessment.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform Foley catheterizations.
• Start IVs and IOs and draw blood.
• Transport patients to other departments.
• When required, monitor patients for arrhythmias and immediately report abnormal rhythms and changes to the Charge Nurse and Nurse.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and work as a team member.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation.
• Wellness programs for employees and family.
• 24/7 live wellness coaching app.
• Physician and nursing peer coaching.
• Financial wellness planning and education.
• Employee assistance program services.
• PTO, including combined PTO days for greater flexibility.
• 100% paid maternity leave, with a return-to-work requirement.
• Employer-paid military leave.
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in.
• Paid holiday benefits.
• 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.
• Schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

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