Job description
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
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.
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.
Requirements
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work
Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.
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