ACLS Transport Tech

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks qualified personnel to transport patients to and from procedure areas, including those requiring ACLS personnel. You will assist with prep, cleaning, and sterile tray preparation, while supporting cardiovascular care during procedures and sedation for adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of cardiac/acute care experience, and BCLS/ACLS certifications with EMT/AEMT/EMT-P as applicable within set timelines.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related work experience in a health care facility with cardiac or acute care patient experience required.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required; EMT/AEMT/EMT-P certifications may be required within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from procedure areas, including patients requiring ACLS personnel.
• Provide direct and indirect cardiovascular clinical care during procedures and sedation for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Cardiac patient transport

Team coordination

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

EMT Certification

AEMT Certification

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you will love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You will feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Transporting patients to and from procedure areas including patients that must be accompanied by ACLS personnel. Performing the following tasks: hemostasing arterial/venous puncture sites, prepping patients, cleaning instruments/rooms, preparing sterile trays, working with materials and supplies. Assisting with the day-to-day activities necessary to increase the overall efficiency of the lab. Providing direct and indirect cardiovascular clinical care during established procedures and sedation for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of related work experience in a health care facility with Cardiac or acute care patient experience Required and
• Experience in obtaining medical history, performing physical examination of patients and providing emergency care during transport Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS within 2 weeks of employment Required and
• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification EMT National Registry within 180 Days Required or
• AEMT within 180 Days Required
• EMT-P within 180 Days Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital