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Work Shift

Evening

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

10:00 AM

Shift End Time

10:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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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 paramedics2 years of experience in patient care

Preferred Qualifications

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Georgia Paramedic licenseBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment or at time of offer if working in the Emergency DepartmentAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of employmentNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of employment (transport paramedics)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 employmentMust be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employmentAdheres to physical fitness requirements for rotor wing or fixed wing providers if participating in air transport (transport paramedics)

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 ageDemonstrates 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

Job Family

Transport