ACLS Transport Tech

Location:
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Department:
Admit Recovery Unit

Schedule:
Full Time Day Shift

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Transporting patients to and from procedure areas including patients that must be accompanied by ACLS personnel. Performing the following tasks: hemostasing arterial/venous puncture sites, prepping patients, cleaning instruments/rooms, preparing sterile trays, working with materials and supplies. Assisting with the day-to-day activities necessary to increase the overall efficiency of the lab. Providing direct and indirect cardiovascular clinical care during established procedures and sedation for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM

EDUCATION REQUIRED:


High School graduation or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:


Two years of related work experience in a health care facility to meet Paramedic level of training or equivalent.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensure by the state of Georgia EMS Authority and must be CPR and BCLS certified. Must achieve ACLS certification within 90 days of employment. Must obtain EMT National Registry within 18 months of employment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in obtaining medical history, performing physical examination of patients and providing emergency care during transport preferred. Must have interest in training for Cath Lab tech at 18 months and sit for (and pass) RCIS within one year after starting Cath Lab training.