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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Paramedic - PRN - Nights - Emergency Department - St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, GA

Position Purpose:

Carries out routine patient care duties & related activities under the direct supervision of a RN.

What you will do:

The paramedic is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, team dynamics, & hospital systems. Requires a high degree of initiative & independent judgment. The paramedic will work at the top of their State License with the exception of Intubation and will be required to document their assessments, IVs and phlebotomy, and administer medications ordered by the emergency department physician. The paramedic will work independently alongside the nursing staff to help augment ED clinical staffing to facilitate efficient patient flow.​

What you will need:

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified or licensed as a Paramedic by the State of Georgia. Must be currently certified in American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support and a current BLS certification is required.

Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED. The Paramedic must hold current State Licensure and meet all requirements of the Georgia State Office of EMS.

Experience: A minimum of two years experience as a Paramedic is preferred.

Degree of Supervision Required: Is able to function independently w/ minimal supervision. Is directly responsible to the CTL &/or Charge Nurse in directing & providing patient care.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prize

Unlimited career growth opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information:

St Mary’s Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nations largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations.

St Mary’s Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region's first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran