Paramedic - Emergency Department

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Cartersville, GA

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About The Position

The Paramedic works under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician to facilitate age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care. The role includes maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and using 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 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.
• Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia 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