Full-Time Emergency Department Paramedic - Day Shift - Arthur M. Blank

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport team culture

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a hospital-based Paramedic to join the transport team. You will participate in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care under licensed supervision and support the care environment in a dynamic pediatric setting.

The role requires EMT-P license (or eligibility), BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and 1 year of patient care experience. Expect varied shifts and active participation in shift reports and team leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Must comply with Georgia continuing education requirements for paramedics.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in patient care.
• National Registry EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates age-specific assessment and care appropriate to Neonate through Adult.
• May act as team leader and deliver patient care per licensure and protocols.
• Prioritizes and delivers dependable patient care across varied situations.
• Maintains competencies and attends staff meetings.
• Maintains transport equipment and supports quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Trauma response

IV placement

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P)

Tools

EMT-P License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

I-Stat/Novastat point of care

Job description

Work Shift Night Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 7:00 AM Shift End Time 7:00 PM 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

Functions as member of interdisciplinary team, including organizing and providing quality patient care services. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. For paramedics working inside the hospital, care is delivered under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Experience

Must be in compliance with state continuing education requirements as outlined by Georgia Code 3, 31-11-58.1 and DHR regulations for paramedics 1 years of experience in patient care

Preferred Qualifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-A)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment or upon start of clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment

Eligibility to operate Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta vehicles as described in Policy 5-12 Drivers’ Policy for Children’s Owned Vehicles (transport paramedics)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competencies as defined by department must be completed within six months of employment
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
• Must complete Advanced Medic Pathway within 1 year of hire
• Adheres to physical fitness requirements for rotor wing or fixed wing providers if participating in air transport (transport paramedics)
• Responding to trauma patients
• Proficient in vital signs and general assessments
• IV placement
• I-Stat/Novastat point of care
• Demonstrates five rights of medication administration within scope of practice
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care per MD orders

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, ALL = all age.

Demonstrates comprehensive assessment skills within scope of assigned responsibilities. May perform as team leader and assist in delivery of patient care using age and developmentally appropriate interventions according to individual licensure, departmental protocols, and standards of care.

Prioritizes and delivers dependable, effective patient care consistently in a variety of patient situations. Demonstrates five rights of medication administration within scope of practice. Manages time effectively.

Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts plan of care. Completes competencies and maintains educational development. Achieves 75% attendance at staff meetings.

Demonstrates ability to access and follow policies. Participates in shift change report. Supports and assists in orientation of new staff members. Remains active member of unit or system-based Shared Leadership council or task force.

Maintains and appropriately uses transport equipment, including daily checks and emergency equipment. Uses material resources effectively. Participates in customer service initiatives. Supports shared decision-making model.

Promotes achievement of departmental and organizational goals. Supports quality improvement process for department. Recognizes existence of evidence-based practice trends and research. Knows pathway within organization to funnel practice changes. Understands and complies with Accreditation Standards.

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: 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family: Transport

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country.

Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.