Paramedic- Emergency Dept, Nights Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Paramedic•Emergency Dept, Nights in

Snellville Job Ref:

2941079091

Employer:

Network Company Name:

Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time

State:

Georgia

City:

Snellville

Zip Code:

30039

Post Date:

05/05/2025

Description:

Paramedic•Emergency Dept, Nights Piedmont Eastside•SOUTH Campus Come join our 11-bed emergency department where we prioritize timely, compassionate care for adult and pediatric patients with emergency and life-threatening conditions. Opportunities for growth in our team-focused, patient-centered environment! Functions independently to assess, triage, plan, implement, and evaluate care for adult and pediatric patients in an 11-bed Emergency Department. Able to provide intervention in critical care, emergency, and life-threatening situations. Demonstrates excellence in problem-solving, collaboration with others, and communication.

RESPONSIBLE FOR

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 bodys 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. Disclaimer
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.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school graduate or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

BLS. Must be ACLS certified or be able to become certified immediately. IND123