Transport Paramedic
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Summary
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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While working as a member of the Transport Team, the Transport Paramedic provides care to patients in various critical care departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Reports to department leadership.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists in stabilization care and transport of ill and injured children to CHKD or other designated facilities from referring hospitals.
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Responsible for the safe operation of Mobile Intensive Care Units.
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Performs technical patient care activities and procedures necessary for stabilization and transport.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Current certification in the state of Virginia as an EMT-P with technical proficiency and experience in providing pre-hospital Advance Life Support measures.
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Must have a valid Virginia State Operators license with acceptable driving records, and satisfactory completion of either an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or Defensive Driving certification.
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ACLS and PALS certification required.
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CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum of 3 years of EMS experience required.
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Must meet the insurability policy requirements to drive a CHKD vehicle.
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Must be able to pass the CHKD driving test within 30 days of employment.
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Approximately three to four months on-the-job orientation is necessary in order to gain proficiency in providing a variety of clinical treatments to critically ill infants and children.
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Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
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Increased Security Clearance for job role Required: FBI finger printing, criminal background, educational and personal reference check verification and clearance required for identified job roles.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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A variety of patient care environments within the hospital setting. Mobile Intensive Care ambulances and medical aircraft (helicopter and fixed-wing) with some exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, inclement weather and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease due to the performance of certain patient care activities.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
