Paramedic - Emergency Room

Overview:

JOB PURPOSE:
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:

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 body’s 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 patient's needs and respond to direction by the Professional Registered Nurse and Physician.

 

4. Perform EKG'S

5. Perform Foley catheters

6. Start IV'S, IO'S & 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.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or Equivalent.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred
BLS Certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required
(Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)
Experienced Emergency Department Paramedics will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Cartersville