Community Paramedic
Wellstar Health System · Augusta, GA · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
- Conduct comprehensive in-home visits to patients who are enrolled in the Virtual Care at Home program.
- Administers patients care that is consistent with state protocols including but not limited to medication administration, IV setup and administration, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.
- Conducts patient education to the patient and family about their disease state, condition, and discharge plan.
- Coincides with the care team for the care plan of the patient including discharge appointments, medical supply needs, medication needs, and other community resource referrals.
- Observes, records, and reports patient conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and/or significant incidents back to the provider and care team.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Minimum Education
- A High School Diploma / GED
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
- All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- PARA - Paramedic
Additional License(s) And Certification(s)
- Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 5 years paramedic services
- Required or Minimum 2 years Virtual Care Emergency
Required Minimum Skills
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