ACLS Transport Tech (EMT)

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

At Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, a member of Piedmont Healthcare, Inc., we are seeking a Transport Specialist to support cardiovascular procedures and patient mobility across units in Atlanta, GA. You will transport patients with ACLS support, prepare sterile trays, and assist with procedures, ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, 2 years in healthcare with cardiac or acute care experience, and required licenses (BCLS, ACLS;

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related healthcare facility experience in cardiac or acute care.
• BCLS and ACLS required; EMT/AEMT certs within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from procedure areas, with ACLS personnel as needed.
• Prepare sterile trays, clean instruments and rooms, and manage supplies.
• Support daily lab operations and provide cardiovascular clinical care during procedures and sedation.

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'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll 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