Critical Care Clinical Assistant

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SUMMARY :

Responsible for transport of Intensive Care patients in a Mobile Intensive Care Unit vehicle and for assisting with patient care in a prompt and efficient manner to all patients transported via Mobile Intensive Care.

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in conjunction with the medical transport team.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit.

Assists in inventory and reorders.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1.Drives the MICU vehicle as needed to respond to runs in a safe and appropriate manner.

2.Assists with care to the urgent / emergent needs of the patient prior to transport in the MICU. Assists in assessing patient condition, patient related data, and establishes priorities and plan of care.

Communicates appropriate information to the MICU RN and paramedic.

3.The MICU EMT will assist with patient care prior to transport.

4.Acts as a professional representative of Mercy Health to the community.

5.Cooperates with all ancillary and support services.

6.Assists in maintaining the vehicle, equipment and supplies as defined by departmental policy and procedures.

7.Attends internal and external educational meetings, keeps current in knowledge, skills, and clinical competencies through professional journals, professional organizations, etc.

8.Accompanies neonatal team on neonatal transports. Assists the neonatal team in loading and preparing isolette in vehicle as needed.

Acts as resource to team with operational issues related to vehicle and / or equipment.

9.Independently assess inventory of stock medical supplies and plans accordingly in reordering of supplies and equipment.

10.Ensures that equipment is retrieved from the hospital, returned to Life Flight, cleaned and labeled in preparation for return to requesting EMS agencies and / or hospitals.

11.Collaborates with crew on any other day-to-day duties that arise and need attention.

12.Completes annual flight crewmember training.

13.Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting to designated Manger (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

1.Must be a graduate of an accredited EMT program.

2.Must have a valid Ohio Driver's license for a minimum of 2 years.

3.Must have an excellent driving record.

4.Must possess a current license as an EMT from the State of Ohio.

5.Work requires prior EMS field experience.

6.Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

7.Must possess sufficient interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.

Must have demonstrated leadership skills to participate in professional and community education programs : and to effectively maintain good public relations for sponsoring institutions.

8.Work requires 4 week minimum orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and unit policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Works in a variable patient care environment, as well as an ambulance.
• Work requires carrying and lifting equipment of variable weight and assisting in safe stretcher / backboard transfer of the patient.

Must be physically able to move about and work effectively in the confines of the ambulance.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

S cheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

All (United States of America)

Department :

Life Flight 4 - St. Vincent

Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,