Paramedic - ED - Midtown
@ Piedmont HealthcareParamedic - ED - Midtown
About the job
Piedmont Columbus Midtown provides urgent and emergency care services. The Paramedic supports patient assessment, education, and safety under RN or physician supervision, with oversight responsibilities and certifications required.
Requirements
- 1 year Paramedic experience
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification within 6 months
- Current Georgia Paramedic license
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in emergency care
- Effective communication skills
- Patient advocacy orientation
Full job description
Overview:
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.
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.
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