Paramedic- Emergency Department (FT Nights)

About the role

Wellstar’s mission is to enhance the health and well‑being of every person served. As a Paramedic in the Emergency Department (FT Nights, 7 pm–7 am) you will report to the Manager of the Emergency Department and work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team providing individualized, high‑quality, safe patient care. You will assist physicians and registered nurses, perform delegated clinical functions, support patient flow, and contribute to a compassionate, excellence‑driven environment that honors every voice.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED; General or Accredited Program; Other / Related Field‑Preferred
• Current Georgia paramedic license and National Registry certification for paramedics
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (or ARC‑ALS, ACLS‑I)
• BLS – Basic Life Support (or ARC‑BLS, BLS‑I)
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or ARC‑PALS, PALS‑I)
• PARA – Paramedic certification
• Completion of an accredited paramedic program with associated clinical hours
• Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting (preferred)

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English; basic computer skills and ability to optimize technology for clinical care
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and customer service skills
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment and respond to emergencies decisively, composed, and respectfully
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to provide evidence‑based care
• Excellent time management skills

Schedule

Work Shift: Nights (7 pm – 7 am), United States of America.