Transport Paramedic, Critical Care - Full Time, Mid Shift

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a regular full-time transport paramedic to support the Critical Care team. The role includes patient assessment, rapid response, and safe transport under supervision of licensed staff. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

Requirements include Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P), BLS, ACLS, PALS, high school diploma, and ability to operate CHOA vehicles. This is an in-hospital transport position with standard shift timing.

Qualifications

• Must meet Georgia state continuing education requirements for paramedics.
• 1 year of experience in patient care.
• Preferred: National Registry EMT-A.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competencies per age-specific guidelines and licensure.
• May serve as team leader delivering patient care per protocols.
• Prioritizes and delivers dependable patient care in diverse situations.
• Maintains and uses transport equipment; participates in handoffs and shift reports.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Trauma response

Medication administration

Team leadership

Critical care teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

I-Stat/Novastat

Basic Windows skills

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.

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

11:00 AM

Shift End Time

11:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

We are looking for an All-Star Transport Paramedic to work Full Time on our Critical Care team. Children’s is offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for the right qualified candidate, could this be you?

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 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.

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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