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Paramedic, Midshift (1p-1a) - PRN

CompanyKindred Healthcare
LocationColumbus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 25, 2026
About The Company
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
About the Role

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St.Francis also delivers advanced heart,orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Paramedic provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to patients in an acute care setting. This role is responsible for illness and injury assessment, patient monitoring, clinical intervention, preparation for transport, and direct patient care under supervision. The Paramedic supports emergency department operations and works collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff. 

Essential Functions

  • Provide advanced emergency care to patients under supervision of emergency physicians and nurses 
  • Perform assessments, interventions, and documentation for patients across the lifespan 
  • Assist with patient teaching and education, including procedures, equipment, and discharge instructions 
  • Monitor and interpret EKG and telemetry strips 
  • Identify and respond to changes in patient condition; notify medical team as appropriate 
  • Assist with patient admissions and discharges, contributing to plan of care development 
  • Set up and assist with invasive procedures; provide post-procedure monitoring 
  • Recognize and support cultural, spiritual, and psychological needs of patients and families 
  • Perform basic patient care tasks, including hygiene, ambulation, and dietary assistance 
  • Ensure proper use and cleaning of clinical equipment and supplies 
  • Demonstrate understanding of emergency, trauma, and critical care protocols 
  • Maintain required annual competencies and in-service education (minimum 12 hours per year) 
  • Adhere to safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Knowledge of medications and administration practices appropriate to patient condition and age 
  • Ability to prioritize care in fast-paced, high-acuity settings 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams 
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to document electronically 
  • Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure 
  • Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English 
  • Good attendance and reliability required 
  • Frequent walking, standing, pushing/pulling, reaching, and handling 
  • Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 
  • Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently 
  • Constant visual and auditory acuity for monitoring equipment and patient response 
  • Exposure to blood, body fluids, and biohazards 
  • May be exposed to airborne particles, cleaning agents, and medical equipment 
  • High-noise environment with fast-paced and potentially high-stress situations 
  • Regular use of PPE and adherence to infection control standards 


Education

  • Paramedic Technical Certification or associate degree required 

Licenses/Certifications

  • Current state licensure as a Paramedic required 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required 
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or de-escalation training required 

Experience

  • Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute medical/surgical setting preferred 
Key Skills
Emergency medical carePatient assessmentEKG interpretationTelemetry monitoringInvasive procedure assistanceClinical documentationPatient educationCritical care protocolsTrauma careInfection controlMedication administrationInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic documentationCrisis preventionPatient monitoring
Categories
HealthcareSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Paramedic provides basic and advanced emergency medical care to patients in an acute care setting, including assessment, monitoring, and clinical intervention. They work collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to support emergency department operations and patient care plans.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
13561
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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