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Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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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

Minimum 2 years as EMT or other related field

Preferred Qualifications

Patient care experience2 years pediatric or neonatal transport experience2 years ambulance driver experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Required Minimum Certification: Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of GeorgiaBasic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required within 30 daysPediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within one year of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Professional Mandatory Requirements

Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due dateCompletes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements as defined by unit and system by due dateMust 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

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 EducatorCompletes all mandatory department requirements.Maintains all mandatory certifications and licensures required by department.

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