Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Nights

Overview:
Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Full Time Nights
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center- Emergency Dept
We are looking for positive, self-motivated, engaged and excited for growth individuals to join our team
38 bed Emergency Department that sees on average 160 patients a day that present with various acuities.
We are a primary Stroke and Stemi receiving facility that is able to intervene and administer thrombolytics.
Two helicopter pads on campus for utilization
We have 5 PODs in our department, depending on acuity, is where the patient will be assigned
Behavioral Health Pod
We have Charge nurses, ED Flow Coordinators, Paramedics, ED Techs, PCTs, Mental Health Technicians and Unit Secretaries who work in close collaboration with the ED Providers to provide exceptional care
All staff members must have a BLS to work in this unit. RNs must have ACLS and PALS required. NIH highly preferred, must obtain within allotted timeframe.
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 task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must have a working knowledge of intramuscular, sublingual, oral, rectal, nebulizers, intravenous, and intravenous push medications-effect, side effects, drug to drug interaction and anaphylaxis protocol. Working knowledge of venous blood sampling, and cardiac monitor knowledge.
2. Working knowledge of the bodys systems to include neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, primary and secondary trauma assessment.
3. Must have strong customer service, interpersonal skills and be able to work with a team. Responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age
appropriate and culturally aware needs. Able to assess a patients needs and respond to direction by the Professional Registered Nurse and Physician.
4. Perform EKGS
5. Perform Foley catheters
6. Start IVS, IOS & draw blood.
7. Transport patients to other departments.
8. May be required to monitor patients for arrhythmias and report abnormal rhythms and changes immediately to Charge Nurse and Nurse
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.
- Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.
As a Paramedic, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. Youll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.
Total Rewards that work for you:
Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
Total Wellness programs for you and your family
Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Broad Employee Assistance Program services
PTO your way
Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
Employer Paid Military Leave
Opportunity for PTO cash-in
Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
Benefits
Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental and Vision
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
Health Reimbursement Account
Fully paid long term disability
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
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 and
ACLS Upon Hire Required and
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
Business Unit : Company Name:
Eastside Medical Center