Description:Paramedic- Emergency Dept, NightsPiedmont Eastside- SOUTH CampusSouth Campus Emergency Department: 11-bed Emergency Department (freestanding), coordinates/admits to Main Campus Hospital, approximately 15,000 patient visits per year Patient Population: adult, pediatric Resources: XR, CT, Lab, Pharmacy in-house Department Staff: RNs, Paramedics Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS Preferred Certifications: TNCC, ENPC, CEN, CPENAble 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 ageappropriate 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'S5. Perform Foley catheters6. 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 NurseKNOWLEDGE, 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.DisclaimerThe 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.#GDQualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High school graduate or equivalent.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:NoneMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferredADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:BLS. Must be ACLS certified, or be able to become certified immediately.#GD #LI-POS