locationsCobb Hospital time typePart time posted onPosted 3 Days Ago job requisition idJR-71511 How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) The Emergency Department at Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic! This position is Part-Time/Night shift (7 pm - 7 am). 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. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders. As an integral member of the Emergency Department team the Paramedic will support treatment in the hospital emergency department (ED). The paramedic will be required to assist with patient care treatment at the direction of the physician and/or the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) that directs plan of care, team goals, and performance. The paramedic shall cover the range of services provided in a medical treatment facility in accordance with O.C.G.A. 31-11-59 which outlines the services of paramedics in hospitals and defined hospital specific duties. In addition, the paramedic promotes and restores patients' health and the overall patient experience by collaborating with physicians, RNs, and multi-disciplinary team members, and providing support to patients, families and significant others. The ED Medical Director oversees the scope of practice of the paramedic in the ED in accordance with the Georgia Paramedic Scope of Practice and the Wellstar Paramedic Scope of Practice. It is expected that all Emergency Department Paramedics possess a Georgia paramedic license and the national registry certification for paramedics. The paramedic must be knowledgeable and adhere to the scope of paramedic practices as outlined in the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services scope of practices. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care * 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 and other duties assigned within the scope of practice. * Perform functions as delegated by the RN such as: i. Initiate IV ii. Administer Oral, IM and some IV medications iii. Perform glucose monitoring iv. Perform ISTAT testing * Transport patients to the ICU * Transport and monitor critical patients * Assist with patient flow in the ED * Perform command center technician duties * Perform 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 Technician Duties * Ensure that the rooms are patient ready * Stock patient care rooms * Clean in accordance with infection control policies rooms in between patients * Transport patients as requested by the RN Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support or PALS-I - PALS - Instructor ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor PARA - Paramedic Required Minimum Experience: Completion of accredited paramedic program and associated clinical hours. Minimum 2 years experience as a paramedic in the field or in a hospital setting is 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 using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; provide care using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skill Possess excellent time management skills; provide care using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. About Wellstar At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient. That s what we mean when we say we re more than healthcare we re PeopleCare. Wellstar is nationally recognized for our inclusive culture, exceptional doctors and team members, and personal, high-quality care. We thoughtfully reinvest in prevention, wellness programs and charity care, and provide access to compassionate, world-class care through our expansive system of 11 hospitals, 329 medical office locations, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehabilitation centers, 35 imaging centers, 20 urgent care locations, five health parks, three hospice facilities and two retirement villages. To learn more about how we care for the communities we serve, visit wellstar.org. Mission, Vision and Values Our Mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Our Vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. Our Values are to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice. Coverage at a Glance When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia. 11 hospitals 2,729 licensed beds 5 health parks 20 urgent care locations 329+ medical offices 11 cancer centers 91 rehabilitation centers 35 imaging centers 3 hospice facilities 2 retirement villages 9 pediatric centers 11 sleep labs 7 wound care centers 10 counties offering home health services With more than 1 million patient visits in 2023, the Wellstar Health Parks in East Cobb, Acworth, Avalon, Cherokee and Vinings provided patients with seamless care and convenient access to primary care, specialists, outpatient procedures, pharmacy, urgent care, physical therapy and imaging all at a single location. It s part of our commitment to offer access to quality healthcare at the right time and place for our patients.
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