Paramedic – Emergency Dept.
Piedmont Healthcare
Paramedic – Emergency Dept.
Piedmont Healthcare
Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care
Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Shift: Nights; 7p-7a
Status: Full-time
Department: Emergency Dept.
When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch especially yours. Were committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, were doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Join a team that's shaping the next chapter of healthcare in Georgia.
Total Rewards that work for you:
Making great culture happen
Our culture welcomes and celebrates you were stronger because of our team members diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Piedmont has been named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z for 2025 based on an assessment by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. We are working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family.
Committed to a stronger Georgia
Piedmonts Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. 85% of our population has access to care through Piedmont. With 27 hospitals and 2,170 physician practice and other Piedmont health care locations, we are dedicated to bringing holistic, patient-centric care to the wonderfully diverse communities we live in, and to patients from neighboring states. Wherever you want to practice your passion big cities, suburban areas, college towns, quaint rural areas were here for you.
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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:- High School Diploma or Equivalent.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- 1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:- Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferred- BLS Certification requiredADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:- If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required (Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)- Experienced Emergency Department Paramedics will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.
Integrated, non-profit hospital and clinic care
Piedmont Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities across Georgia. It delivers medical services through 27 hospitals, 113 urgent-care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices, and related clinics, serving more than 4.5 million patients with online scheduling and virtual visits. As a private, not-for-profit system, Piedmont coordinates care across its integrated network to provide safe, affordable, high-quality care close to home. It engages in community health and philanthropy, supported by more than 12,000 donors and a workforce of over 47,000 caregivers. Piedmont’s goal is to make healthcare easy to access and convenient for Georgians while maintaining a focus on community impact and patient experience.
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