Transport EMT Full Time

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Transport EMT to join the interdisciplinary transport team, providing safe ambulance transport and high-quality patient care under licensed supervision. Duties include equipment checks, compliance with Georgia EMS rules, and daily vehicle readiness.

Required: EMT certification in Georgia, BLS, and minimum two years in EMT-related roles or pediatric transport. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential to support pediatric patients and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as EMT or related field.
• 2 years pediatric or neonatal transport experience.
• 2 years ambulance driver experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient transport to predefined locations.
• Assist with patient care per role and Georgia scope of practice.
• Ensure EMS rules and hospital policies are followed.
• Inspect ambulance and equipment; ensure clean, safe condition daily.
• Prepare reports including PCR and billing.

Skills

EMT

Pediatric transport

Vehicle operations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as EMT or other related field
• Patient care experience 2 years pediatric or neonatal transport experience 2 years ambulance driver experience

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification

• 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.

Primary Location

1575 Northeast Expy NE

Company Overview

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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.

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.