Transport Paramedic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Fulfills the role of primary or secondary caregiver to ensure each patient receives appropriate treatment.
• Ensures adherence to department protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates with Transport Coordinator about any issues or questions regarding duties and policies.
• Completes special assignments and projects as assigned by the Transport Coordinator.
• Attends regular safety and staff meetings.
• Shares responsibilities for post-transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Maintains required number of continuing education hours.
• Speaks clearly and concisely over radio and telephone.
• Demonstrates ethical business practices and adheres to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Serves as a Preceptor/Mentor for new Transport Staff during department orientation.
• Aids in the completion of skills check lists and signs off on required skills check-offs.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in 911/Critical Care or Emergency Medicine.
• Neonatal or Pediatric Emergency Room/ICU/PICU experience preferred.
• Flight Experience a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Currently Certified or Licensed in The State of Texas as an EMT-Paramedic.
• Maintains AHA or ARC cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and is current upon hire.
• Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain National Certification (FP-C, CCP-C, C-NPT) within 1 year post orientation.