Paramedic - Emergency Department, Weekend, Nights

Overview

Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Shift: Weekend Nights
Status: Full-time
Department: Emergency Department

Responsibilities

• The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician, is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology.
• The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and tasks.
• The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of 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 and National Registry Preferred