Paramedic Emergency Services (FT/11A-11P)

Company: Mission Regional Medical center
Location: Riverdale
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Southern Regional Medical Center is a 331-bed acute care, not-for-profit hospital serving the Atlanta Metropolotian area.

SRMC has provided high-quality "Patient Focused Care" to residents throughout Riverdale and the surrounding region for 50 years. We are Nationally recognized for being certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. SRMC is also recognized as an Accredited Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by the American College of Surgeons. Our awesome Culture is nurtured by excellent communication, collaboration and engagement - our team members love working here because we treat each other like family.

Southern Regional Medical Center, one of Atlanta's best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

Responsibilities

The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patients clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies. An ERT-II is trained in emergency medicine care in accordance with standards prescribed by the Georgia Composite State Board. A paramedic performs a wide range of life-saving techniques in a variety of conditions and is a specialist in pre-hospital emergency department care. An ERT-II at this level will work as a member of an emergency medical team performing advanced life support procedures and other procedures as directed by a licensed physician and registered nurse. Performs paraprofessional tasks in providing basic life support and in performing advanced life support. Employees at this level are assigned to all areas of the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Current and valid paramedic license issued by the Georgia Composite State Board. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current. PALS and/or ENPC recommended

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