Paramedic PRN Spalding EMS Ambulance

Job Summary

Reports to Manager of Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Paramedic is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. The paramedic will support treatment in the hospital emergency department and assist with patient care treatment in conjunction with a Registered Nurse.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Assists medical and nursing staff with the care and treatment of Emergency patients
• Assists in the intake process by greeting and interviewing patients and inputting pertinent medical information into the computer system
• Performs and assists nursing and medical staff in various diagnostic testing and procedures such as performing EKG, placing patients on the cardiac monitor, venipuncture, point of care testing, wound care, applying orthopedic devices and equipment, applying splints and casts
• Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as initiating IV, administering oral, IM and some IV medications, performing glucose monitoring, and performing ISTAT testing
• Transport patients to the ICU and transport and monitor critical patients
• Assist with patient flow in the ED
• Perform command center technician duties and monitor tech duties
• Receive EMS patients into the ED and begin to collect data to assist the RN in the initial triage and assessment of the patient
• Assist with education of the patient and family
• Respond as assigned to Trauma Alert, Code Fast, STEMI Alerts
• Ensure that the rooms are patient ready, stock patient care rooms, and clean rooms in accordance with infection control policies between patients
• Transport patients as requested by the RN

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED or Accredited Program in Other / Related Field - Preferred.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS or ACLS-I
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS or BLS-I
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or ARC-PALS or PALS-I
• PARA - Paramedic
• GADL - Georgia Driver's License or VSDL - Valid State Driver's License

Required Minimum Experience

Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours required. Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English language
• Optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in a decisive, composed and respectful manner
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Provide care using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills