Paramedic - Emergency Department

Shift: Days (7a-7p); Weekends & Holidays RequiredStatus: Full-timeDepartment: EmergencyOverviewLocation: Piedmont Fayette HospitalResponsibilitiesThe 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 tasks. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.QualificationsEducation:H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredWork Experience:1 year of experience as a Paramedic PreferredLicenses and Certifications:BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required andACLS Upon Hire Required andPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days RequiredLP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr

Shift: Days (7a-7p); Weekends & Holidays RequiredStatus: Full-timeDepartment: EmergencyOverviewLocation: Piedmont Fayette HospitalResponsibilitiesThe 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 tasks. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.QualificationsEducation:H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredWork Experience:1 year of experience as a Paramedic PreferredLicenses and Certifications:BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Upon Hire Required andACLS Upon Hire Required andPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date within 120 Days RequiredLP - Licensed Paramedic Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia and National Registry Preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr

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