Dedicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic Transport

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week, Evening Shift, Onsite position with a $7,500 sign-on bonus (taxable).

Summary

Assesses and implements patient care as directed by protocol or Medical Control Physician (MCP) for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients during transport in accordance with departmental standards of care and practice. Participates in the education of referral staff, patients, parents, and Akron Children's Hospital staff. Compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards required.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to provide direct patient care to ill neonate, pediatric, and adult patients.
• Utilizes advanced training and education to complete airway management including intubation as needed.
• Works collaboratively with the EMT-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to maintain accurate records of information regarding pre-transport, transport records, and follow-up data.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the ground transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient care and other team members. Ensures safe vehicle operation including weather conditions, proper restraint of equipment, fluid level, lights, sirens, radios, and cellular phone functioning.
• Works with mechanic and Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
• Assures maintenance, checks adequate stock of drugs and supplies aboard transport vehicle/aircraft, and restocks after each transport.
• Checks biomedical equipment, both portable and aboard transport vehicle/aircraft, to ensure proper functioning.
• Will comply with all CAMTS requirements as related to certification, training, and documentation.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Ohio licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) (required upon hire).
• Full-time equivalency of 1 year active experience as an EMT-P.
• Valid Ohio state driver's license without restrictions and acceptable driving record in accordance with ACH policy.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Heart Code support certification (BLS) (required upon hire).

Qualifications

Required Within 1 year of hire:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification-AHA (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification-AHA (PALS)
• Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Burn Life Support certification (ABLS)
• Sugar Temperature Airway Blood Pressure Labs and Emotional Support (STABLE)
• Pediatric Fundamentals Critical Care Support (PFCCS)

American Heart Association (AHA) is the organization designated for BLS, ACLS, and PALS – for clarification see Department of Nursing Training Requirements for CPR and Resuscitation policy.

Required Within 2 years of hire:

• Specialty Care Certification in either:
• Flight Paramedic certified (FP-C)
• Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (CNPT)

American Heart Association (AHA) is the organization designated for BLS, ACLS, and PALS – for clarification see Department of Nursing Training Requirements for CPR and Resuscitation policy.

Other Information

• Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency care procedures and techniques and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
• Work requires the skills necessary to assist with assessment and prioritize patient's needs, formulate treatment plans, and alter treatment as necessary under protocol.
• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time FTE: 0.900000, Status: Onsite