Paramedic

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including organizing and providing quality patient care services. Proactively supports efforts that ensure the 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.

Requirements

2 years of experience in patient care
Georgia Paramedic license
Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
Neonatal 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)
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
Adheres to physical fitness requirements for rotor wing or fixed wing providers if participating in air transport (transport paramedics)
Must be in compliance with state continuing education requirements as outlined by Georgia Code 3, 31-11-58.1 and DHR regulations for paramedics

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent

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 ages.
Demonstrates comprehensive assessment skills within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
May perform as team leader and assist in the 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 the five rights of medication administration within the scope of practice.
Manages time effectively.
Evaluates patient response to interventions and adjusts the 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 the orientation of new staff members.
Remains an active member of a 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 the department.
Recognizes the existence of evidence-based practice trends and research.
Knows the pathway within the organization to funnel practice changes.
Understands and complies with Accreditation Standards.