Wellstar Health System
Paramedic (Augusta)- Emergency Department
Wellstar Health System - Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30901
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Emergency Department Paramedic
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. Various (United States of America) Job Summary:
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 at the direction of the physician and/or the Registered Professional 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. The ED Medical Director oversees the scope of practice of the paramedic in the ED in accordance with the Georgia Paramedic Scope of Practice and the Wellstar Paramedic Scope of Practice. 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. Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as: i. Initiate IV ii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medications iii. Perform glucose monitoring iv. 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 rooms in between patients Transport patients as requested by the RN Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Provisional or PALS - Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Provisional or ACLS - Instructor Paramedic Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
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 Preferred Required Minimum Skills:
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. Various (United States of America) Job Summary:
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 at the direction of the physician and/or the Registered Professional 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. The ED Medical Director oversees the scope of practice of the paramedic in the ED in accordance with the Georgia Paramedic Scope of Practice and the Wellstar Paramedic Scope of Practice. 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. Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as: i. Initiate IV ii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medications iii. Perform glucose monitoring iv. 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 rooms in between patients Transport patients as requested by the RN Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS - Provisional or PALS - Instructor Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Provisional or ACLS - Instructor Paramedic Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
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 Preferred Required Minimum Skills: