Emergency Medical Technician - Transport

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Transport EMT to join its Transport team. This role involves providing safe ambulance transport and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Applicants should have a current EMT certification and experience in patient care. This opportunity allows you to make a significant difference in the lives of children in need of emergency services.

Qualifications

• Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective transportation of patients.
• Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicles.
• Completes mandatory training and maintains certifications.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

The Transport EMT functions as a member of the interdisciplinary Transport team providing safe ambulance transport and quality patient care services under the supervision of licensed personnel. Ensures compliance with all State of Georgia EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to ensure it is clean and in proper working condition.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years as EMT or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient care experience
• 2 years pediatric or neonatal transport experience
• 2 years ambulance driver experience

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Required Minimum Certification: Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of Georgia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 days

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• No minimally required knowledge, skills, or abilities

Job Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective transportation of patients to and from predetermined locations.
• The Emergency Medical Technician serves as a member of the transport crew and assists with patient care as appropriate to role and within State of Georgia Scope of Practice and department guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with all State of Georgia EMS rules and regulations and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta policies and procedures.
• Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to insure it is safe and clean and in proper working condition.
• Ensures ambulance and all equipment is clean and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly, and monthly unit check offs.
• Ensure vehicles placed in-service comply with required laws, rules, license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Georgia and other authorized agencies.
• Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
• Exemplifies excellent customer service behavior and timely responsiveness to co-workers, patients, clients, visitors, physicians, and vendors.
• Completes mandatory training as defined by the Transport Manager and Educator
• Completes all mandatory department requirements.
• Maintains all mandatory certifications and licensures required by department.

Professional Mandatory Requirements

• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date
• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due date
• Must maintain eligibility to operate Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta vehicles as described in policy 5-12, “Drivers’ Policy for Children’s Owned Vehicles”
• Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Transport