Paramedic, Emergency Dept

Overview

Paramedic, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

Full Time Days

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
- Emergency Dept

We are looking for positive, self‑motivated, engaged and excited for growth individuals to join our team.

38 bed Emergency Department that sees on average 160 patients a day that present with various acuities.

We are a primary Stroke and STEMI receiving facility that is able to intervene and administer thrombolytics.

Two helicopter pads on campus for utilization.

We have 5 PODs in our department, depending on acuity, is where the patient will be assigned.

Behavioral Health Pod.

We have Charge nurses, ED Flow Coordinators, Paramedics, ED Techs, PCTs, Mental Health Technicians and Unit Secretaries who work in close collaboration with the ED Providers to provide exceptional care.

All staff members must have a BLS to work in this unit.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician, is responsible for facilitating age‑appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology.
• The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task.
• The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have a working knowledge of intramuscular, sublingual, oral, rectal, nebulizers, intravenous, and intravenous push medications—effect, side effects, drug‑to‑drug interaction, and anaphylaxis protocol. Working knowledge of venous blood sampling and cardiac monitor knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the body systems to include neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, primary and secondary trauma assessment.
• Must have strong customer service, interpersonal skills and be able to work with a team. Responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age‑appropriate and culturally aware needs. Able to assess a patient’s needs and respond to direction by the Professional Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Perform EKGs.
• Perform Foley catheters.
• Start IVs, IOs, and draw blood.
• Transport patients to other departments.
• May be required to monitor patients for arrhythmias and report abnormal rhythms and changes immediately to Charge Nurse and Nurse.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in‑writing.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
• Wellness Coaching App 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services

• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash‑in
• Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday

• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school graduate or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: BLS. Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.

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