Are you Strong Enough to Care Enough^SM? Are you able to celebrate the triumphs and tackle the challenges that come with caring for our patients? Each day at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our staff members answer these questions and prove their strength by responding to the needs of the children we serve. To make our system even stronger, we’re looking for talented individuals who proactively deliver safe patient care and services. Currently, we have an excellent opportunity available for a:

Paramedic

As a paramedic, you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team organizing and providing quality patient care services. For paramedics working inside the hospital, care will be delivered under the supervision of a licensed professional.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Care for patients that are neonate, infant, early childhood, late childhood, adolescent and adult.

• Demonstrate comprehensive assessment skills within the scope of assigned responsibilities.

• Perform as team leader, as well as assist in delivery of patient care, using age and developmentally appropriate interventions according to individual licensure, departmental protocols, and standards of care.  

• Prioritize and deliver dependable, effective patient care in a variety of patient situations.

• Demonstrate the five rights of medication administration within the scope of practice (when working transport outside the hospital).

• Administer no medication, with the exception of an over-the-counter topical given under the supervision of a registered nurse (when working inside the hospital).

• Evaluate patient response to interventions and adjust the plan of care.

Qualifications include:

• Current certification as a paramedic in the state of Georgia required, National Registry preferred.   

• Must be in compliance with State Continuing Education requirements as outlined by Georgia Code 3, 31-11-58.1 and DHR regulations for paramedics.

• A minimum of two year's experience with patient care required, pediatric experience preferred.  

• BLS and ACLS certification is required, PALS certification within 90 days of hire.

• Competencies, as defined by the department, must be completed within six months of hire.

We rank in the top three children's hospitals nationwide, according to Parent magazine, and have made Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" five years running. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance coverage, paid time off, retirement and relocation assistance.

So if you’re ready to excel in your career while making a difference in pediatric care, bring your strengths to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

For more information and to apply, please click on the link below.

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.