Paramedic ED

Overview

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Work Shift
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Evening (United States of America)

• Reports to Manager of Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Paramedic is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care.
• Practice in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders. Support treatment in the hospital emergency department (ED) at the direction of the physician and/or the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) that directs plan of care, team goals, and performance.
• Cover the range of services provided in a medical treatment facility in accordance with O.C.G.A. 31‑11‑59 and hospital-specific duties. Promote and restore patients  health and the overall patient experience by collaborating with physicians, RNs, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Uphold the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals as part of the patient services team.
• Assist with patient care treatment in the ED and participate in education of patients and families.
• Assist with intake by greeting and interviewing patients and inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system.
• Perform and assist with diagnostic testing and procedures such as EKGs, cardiac monitoring, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, wound care, applying orthopedic devices and equipment, and splints or casts within scope of practice.
• Perform functions delegated by the RN, including: initiate IV, administer oral, IM and some IV medications, glucose monitoring, ISTAT testing.
• Transport patients to the ICU and monitor critical patients; manage patient flow in the ED.
• Execute command center technician duties and monitor tech duties as assigned.
• Receive EMS patients into the ED and assist RN with initial triage and assessment; assist with education of patient and family.
• Respond to Trauma Alerts, Code Fast, STEMI Alerts as assigned.
• Ensure rooms are patient-ready, stock rooms, and maintain infection control practices between patients.

• Required Minimum Education: High School graduate or GED. Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Instructor
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Provisional or PALS – Instructor
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Provisional or ACLS – Instructor
  • Paramedic
• Additional License(s) and Certification(s): (as applicable)
• Required
  
  Minimum Experience:
  
  Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours. Required and minimum 2 years' experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting. Preference for relevant experience.
• Required Minimum
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, write and speak English; proficient with technology to support clinical care; basic computer skills; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively, calmly, and respectfully; strong critical thinking and time management skills.

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