PRN Paramedic - Hughes Spalding Emergency Department

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a PRN Paramedic in Atlanta to provide quality patient care services as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include evaluating patient responses and ensuring safe patient care delivery.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, Georgia Paramedic license, and at least one year of experience. The position requires effective time management and adherence to medical protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be in compliance with state continuing education requirements.
• 1 year of experience in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates age-specific guidelines for patient care.
• May perform as team leader in patient care delivery.
• Manages time effectively in a variety of patient situations.

Skills

Experience in patient care

Ability to respond to trauma patients

Proficient in vital signs and general assessments

IV placement

Basic Windows Skill Assessment

Demonstrates medication administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

7:00 PM

Shift End Time

7:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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 year 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) from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment or at time of offer if working in the Emergency Department
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 adjust 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

35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE