Wellstar Health System
Paramedic PRN Emergency Department
Wellstar Health System, Hiram, Georgia, United States, 30141
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Paramedic PRN Emergency Department
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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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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Paramedic PRN Emergency Department
role at
Wellstar Health System .
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
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
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
#J-18808-Ljbffr