Paramedic - Emergency Department, Mid-Shift

Overview

Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Shift: Mid-Shift (11a-11); Weekends & Holidays Required
Status: Full-time
Department: Emergency

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician, facilitate age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care
• Maintain a safe environment
• Educate patients and their families
• Collect information and communicate effectively
• Utilize technology
• Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and tasks
• Provide patient advocacy and teaching
• Participate in performance improvement
• Oversee unlicensed personnel

Qualifications

Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience: 1 year of experience as a Paramedic Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Upon Hire Required
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support – Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date (within 120 Days Required)
• LP - Licensed Paramedic – Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required; National Registry Preferred