Full-Time Paramedic - Scottish Rite Emergency Department

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a full-time Paramedic for the Scottish Rite Emergency Department. The position is 36 hours per week across three shifts, with night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on variable days. The Paramedic works as part of an interdisciplinary team to organize and provide quality patient care, support safe care delivery, and promote a safe environment. For paramedics working inside the hospital, care is delivered under the supervision of a licensed professional. The role includes assessing and caring for patients across age groups, responding to trauma patients, performing interventions within the scope of licensure and departmental protocols, and evaluating patients’ responses to care. The Paramedic also maintains competencies and educational development, supports staff orientation and shared leadership, contributes to quality improvement and customer service initiatives, and maintains transport equipment as applicable.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in patient care.
Comply with Georgia paramedic continuing education requirements under Georgia Code 3, 31-11-58.1 and DHR regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Georgia Paramedic license (EMT-P).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or before the start of a clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department.
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.
Complete department-defined competencies within six months of employment.
Pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment with a score of at least 80% within 30 days of employment.
Complete the Advanced Medic Pathway within one year of hire.
Demonstrate proficiency in vital signs and general assessments, IV placement, and I-Stat/Novastat point-of-care testing.
Respond to trauma patients and evaluate response to interventions, adjusting the plan of care per physician orders.
For transport paramedics, meet eligibility requirements to operate Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta vehicles; air-transport participants must meet physical fitness requirements for rotor-wing or fixed-wing providers.

Nice To Haves

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-A).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competencies incorporating age-specific guidelines for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
Perform comprehensive assessments within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
May act as team leader and assist with patient care using age- and developmentally appropriate interventions consistent with licensure, departmental protocols, and standards of care.
Prioritize and consistently deliver dependable, effective care in varied patient situations.
Administer medications according to the five rights and within scope of practice.
Manage time effectively.
Evaluate patient response to interventions and adjust the plan of care as appropriate.
Complete competencies and maintain educational development.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings.
Access and follow organizational policies.
Participate in shift-change reports.
Support and assist with orientation of new staff members.
Remain active in a unit- or system-based Shared Leadership council or task force.
Maintain and appropriately use transport equipment, including daily checks and emergency equipment.
Use material resources effectively.
Participate in customer service initiatives and support shared decision-making.
Promote departmental and organizational goals and support the department’s quality improvement process.
Recognize evidence-based practice trends and research, and understand how practice changes are advanced within the organization.
Understand and comply with accreditation standards.