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Paramedic PRN Emergency Department

Wellstar Health System, Hiram, Georgia, United States, 30141

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Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Job Summary PRN Paramedic for Paulding Emergency Department night shift – normally 7p‑7a 12 hr shifts but flexible but night/evening based. Magnet Designated / Baldrige Award recipient for hospital excellence. Lantern award for ER excellence. Level IV Trauma 40 bed and growing ER to meet the needs of our Hiram/Paulding community that is growing. Exceptional support system in a team oriented community culture – exceptional service skills and patient care focus is required. 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. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders. As an integral member of the Emergency Department team the Paramedic will support treatment in the hospital emergency department (ED). The paramedic will be required to assist with patient care treatment in conjunction with a Registered Nurse (RN that directs plan of care, team goals, and performance). The paramedic shall cover the range of services provided in a medical treatment facility in accordance with O.C.G.A. 31‑11‑59 which outlines the services of paramedics in hospitals and defined hospital specific duties. In addition, the paramedic promotes and restores patients' health and the overall patient experience by collaborating with physicians, RNs, and multi‑disciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, families and significant others. It is expected that all Emergency Department Paramedics possess a Georgia paramedic license and the national registry certification for paramedics. The paramedic must be knowledgeable and adhere to the scope of paramedic practices as outlined in the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services scope of practices. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions Patient Care

Assists medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of Emergency patients

Assists in the intake process by greeting and interviewing patients and inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system

Performs and assists nursing and medical staff in various diagnostic testing and procedures such as performing EKG, placing patients on the cardiac monitor, venipuncture, point‑of‑care testing, wound care, applying orthopedic devices and equipment, applying splints and casts and other duties assigned within the scope of practice

Performs functions as delegated by the RN such as: Initiate IV, Administer oral, IM and some IV medications, Perform glucose monitoring, Perform ISTAT testing

Transport patients to the ICU

Transport and monitor critical patients

Assist with patient flow in the ED

Perform command center technician duties

Perform monitor tech duties

Receive EMS patients into the ED and begin to collect data to assist the RN in the initial triage and assessment of the patient

Assist with education of the patient and family

Respond as assigned to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, STEMI alerts technician duties

Ensure that the rooms are patient ready

Stock patient care rooms

Clean in accordance with infection control policies between patients

Transport patients as requested by the RN

Required Minimum Education

High School graduate – Required

GED – High School graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) Degree; Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program – Required

Some high school – Required

GED – Required and possess a General Educational Development (GED) Degree; Graduation from an accredited paramedic training program – Required

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

Basic Life Support 1.00 – Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2.00 – Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 – Required

Paramedic 4.00 – Required

BLS – Provisional 1.00 – Required

BLS – Instructor 1.00 – Required

ACLS – Provisional 3.00 – Required

ACLS – Instructor 3.00 – Required

PALS – Provisional 2.00 – Required

PALS – Instructor 2.00 – Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 – Required

ACLS – Instructor 3.00 – Required

ACLS – Provisional 3.00 – Required

Additional Licenses And Certifications None listed

Required Minimum Experience

Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours – Required

Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting – Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills

Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required

Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed and respectful manner

Possess excellent time management skills

Provide care using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical‑thinking skills

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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