Paramedic - Emergency Dept, Nights

OverviewParamedic, Full Time NightsPiedmont Eastside Medical Center - Emergency DeptWe are looking for positive, self‑motivated, engaged and excited for growth individuals to join our team38 Bed Emergency Department that sees on average 160 patients a day with various acuitiesWe are a primary Stroke and STEMI receiving facility that can intervene and administer thrombolyticsTwo helicopter pads on campus for utilizationFive PODs in our department, depending on acuity, to which patients are assignedBehavioral Health PodStaff includes Charge Nurses, ED Flow Coordinators, Paramedics, ED Techs, PCTs, Mental Health Technicians and Unit Secretaries who work closely with ED Providers to provide exceptional careAll staff members must have BLS. RNs must have ACLS and PALS. NIH highly preferred, must be obtained within allotted timeframeResponsibilitiesThe 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 families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health care services and tasks. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and oversight of unlicensed personnel.Key ResponsibilitiesMust have a working knowledge of intramuscular, sublingual, oral, rectal, nebulizers, intravenous, and intravenous push medications – including effects, side effects, drug‑to‑drug interactions, and anaphylaxis protocol. Also knowledgeable about venous blood sampling and cardiac monitor use.Working knowledge of body systems, including neurological, respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and primary and secondary trauma assessment.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; able to work with a team. Responsible for providing safe patient care with an understanding of age‑appropriate and culturally aware needs and for responding to direction by the Professional Registered Nurse and Physician.Perform EKGs.Perform Foley catheter insertions.Start IVs, IOs, and draw blood.Transport patients to other departments.May be required to monitor patients for arrhythmias and report abnormal rhythms and changes immediately to Charge Nurse and Nurse.Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesEffective communication, both verbal and in‑written.Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.Teamwork and collaborative skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Total RewardsCompetitive and equitable compensation for all roles.Total wellness programs for you and your family.Wellness Coaching App with 24/7 live coaching.Physician and Nursing peer coaching.Financial wellness planning and education.Broad employee assistance program services.PTO Your WayCombined PTO days for greater flexibility.100% paid maternity leave (requires return to work).Employer‑paid military leave.Opportunity for PTO cash‑in.Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion and Equity paid holidays.BenefitsChoice of medical/prescription drug plans.Dental and vision coverage.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 coverage.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) – required.Work Experience1 year of experience as a Paramedic – preferred.Licenses and CertificationsBCLS – Basic Life Support 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.LP – Licensed Paramedic; current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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