Paramedic ALS Transport - Variable hours

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A Brief Overview

Provides high quality, individualized, family centered care to pediatric patients in the transport environment. Care and transport of the acutely ill or injured patient is supported through the use of the Paramedic scope of practice in accordance with the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards and hospital policies and procedures. Varied schedules to include weekend and holiday patterns.

Essential Functions

Conducts individualized age-specific patient / family assessments according to defined paramedic standards, or protocols. (Individualized refers to the patient’s developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational / family influences and physical / medical care needs.) Initial Assessment :

• Collects and documents data related to patient’s individualized care.
• Demonstrates age-specific competency in assessment of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
• Assesses patient / family need for education and uses an individualized approach in delivery style.
• Assess and interprets patient data upon arrival at the referring hospital. Reassessment :
• Performs reassessment based on unit standards, protocols and changes in patient condition. Communicates changes to appropriate persons (transport partner, MCP, family) as indicated.
• Performs reassessments on transports after interventions and as needed. Communicates changes to transport partner, or medical control physician (MCP).
• Provides safe driving of the ambulance according to the Standards of the US Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and EMS National Standards.
• Utilizes lights and sirens as per Children’s Policy adhering to standard safety practices.

Demonstrates responsiveness to the organizational functions of the transport process.

Implements and evaluates actions in accordance with the individualized patient / family plan of care and patient condition / needs.

Documentation reflects accurate assessment / evaluation, modification, and patients response to therapy, changes in condition, and therapeutic interventions / procedures.

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Adherence to Transport Fit for Duty policy

Education Qualifications

Completion of a Paramedic Program Required and

Completion of a Critical Care Paramedic program Preferred and

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of ALS experience as a Paramedic Required and

Minimum 1 year of experience with pediatric patients Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills

Must be able to work in an environment which includes the use of ambulance, helicopter, and airplane patient transport vehicles that results in exposure to non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes and extreme heat / cold.

Licenses and Certifications

PARAMEDIC - Paramedic – Licensed current and valid in the state of Nebraska Required and

National Registry Paramedic Required and

BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required and

ACLS Upon Hire Required and

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation within 60 Days Required and

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire Required and

STABLE Course within 90 Days Required and

Pediatric Advanced Transport Course (PATC) within 1 Year Required

Must have valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record Upon Hire Required and

Completed and passed the Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operator course (EVOC) within 30 Days Required and

Must be compliant with "fit for duty" policy with the exception of the weight limit.

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Requisition ID : 23275