EMT-Pediatric Critical Care Transport (NIGHTS)
Nemours Children's Health · Wilmington, DE · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The position is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients from referring hospitals or to other facilities and destinations. This includes the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and being an assistant to the transport Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist teams. All direct care is provided under EMT Certification.
Responsibilities
- Operate the vehicle safely and efficiently
- Assist transport Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist teams
- Provide direct care under EMT Certification
- Perform additional tasks under direct supervision of transport Team RN/RT and Medical Command Officer direction
- Transport on average ten (10) patients daily
- Inter-hospital transports and patient care in PICU, NICU, and ED
- Serve as a resource to other nursing units within the hospital
- Successfully transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Requirements
- Acceptable driving record to Nemours' insurance carrier
- High School diploma or equivalent
- NREMT and Delaware EMT certification 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 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
- Safe and efficient vehicle operation
- Direct care under EMT Certification
- Additional skills under RN/RT supervision
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) transport
Benefits
Nemours offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job description.
Schedule
The schedule includes a NIGHT Shift, 1845-0715, full-time, 72 hours biweekly position with every third weekend and every third holiday.