| Location | Columbia, South Carolina |
Additional Job Information
PRN Scheduling
Shifts between Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Minimum commitment of 2 Shifts Per 6 Week Schedule Period
Free employee parking
High ED patient satisfaction scores
Collaborative work environment
Job Summary
The Emergency Department Advance Paramedic will primarily be responsible for performing and documenting the triage assessment of emergency department patients. The ED Advanced Paramedic will identify and initiate appropriate triage order sets following the triage assessment. The ED Advanced Paramedic will evaluate and assign an appropriate Emergency Severity Index score to patients following the triage assessment. The ED Advanced Paramedic will be responsible for communication of all pertinent patient information to their team members and emergency department providers. The ED Advanced Paramedic will help maintain patient flow from the triage area to the emergency department.
Job Responsibilities
Performing and documenting triage assessment for emergency department patients
Providing appropriate care to emergency department patients within their scope of practice and the “Generic List of Patient Care Responsibilities” policy.
Identify and initiate appropriate triage order sets
Evaluate and assign Emergency Severity Index Score to ED triage patients
Communicate appropriate and pertinent information to ED team members and ED providers.
Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
No Experience
No Supervisor Experience
Paramedic License
Preferred Qualifications
2-5 Years’ Experience
Work Shift
Mid Shift (United States of America)Legal Statement
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer