
Eligibility Requirements
Before You Start
Licensure and Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification
Many positions require current valid health care cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), certification. Original documentation of current certification must be provided prior to New Employee Orientation or the first day of work.
We recommend obtaining BLS certification before applying for positions with this requirement. Candidates without current certification may not be considered or the start date may be delayed.
Background Screening
Decisions regarding the suitability of employment related to criminal convictions are based on the nature and seriousness of the offense, relatedness to the position and the time that has passed.
Education
Health Assessments
Drug Tests
Immunizations
We protect our patients, co-workers, and community by requiring all employees to be immunized according to CDC standards.
Employees, including those not involved with patient care, must receive the following evaluation and vaccinations:
- TB Evaluation
- MMR
- Tdap
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B for some jobs
- Annual Influenza*
*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emory Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare does not discriminate in employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Emory Healthcare complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
e-Verify
U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States, either U.S. citizens or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. New hires are required to provide original documentation to establish identity and authorization to work when completing Form I-9.