EMT - Pediatric Critical Care Transport (DAYS)
About the role
The CCTT transports on average ten (10) patients daily. Ninety (90) percent of patients are transported by ambulance; the remaining patients are flown by helicopter. Patient placement includes specialty care units such as pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, cardiac intensive care, burn units, emergency and surgical units, as well as the general pediatric floors. In addition to performing inter-hospital transports, the CCTT staff assists with patient care in the PICU, NICU, and ED, and serves as resources to other nursing units within the hospital.
Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient transportation of patients from referring hospitals or to other facilities and destinations.
- Safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
- Being an assistant to the transport Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist teams.
- All direct care is provided under EMT Certification.
- Additional skills performed by the EMT are under the direct supervision of transport Team RN/RT and under Medical Command Officer direction.
Requirements
- Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Nemours’ insurance carrier
- High School diploma or equivalent
- NREMT and Delaware EMT required
- BLS from the American Heart Association required
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required
- MD, NJ, and PA EMT certifications within 90 days of hire
Qualifications
- Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Nemours’ insurance carrier
- High School diploma or equivalent
- NREMT and Delaware EMT required
- BLS from the American Heart Association required
- EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required
- MD, NJ, and PA EMT certifications within 90 days of hire
Skills
Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Nemours’ insurance carrier
Benefits
Nemours offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Schedule includes a DAY Shift, 0645-1915, full-time, 72 hours biweekly position with every third weekend and every third holiday.