Dedicated Advanced Life Support (ALS) Paramedic Transport

Full-Time, 36 Hours / Week

Day Shift

Onsite

$7,500 Sign-On bonus (taxable) available

Bonus paid in full with first paycheck

Summary :

Assesses and implements patient care as directed by protocol or Medical Control Physician (MCP) for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients during transport in accordance with departmental standards of care and practice. Participates in the education of referral staff, patients, parents and Akron Children's Hospital staff. Compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards required.

Responsibilities :

• Works collaboratively with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to provide direct patient care to ill neonate, pediatric and adult patients.
• Utilizes advanced training and education to complete airway management including intubation as needed.
• Works collaboratively with the EMT-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to maintain accurate records of information regarding pre-transport, transport records and follow-up data.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the ground transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient care and other team members. Ensures safe vehicle operation including weather conditions, proper restraint of equipment, fluid level, lights, sirens, radios and cellular phone functioning. Works with mechanic and Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
• Assures maintenance, checks adequate stock of drugs and supplies aboard transport vehicle / aircraft and restocks after each transport. Checks biomedical equipment, both portable and aboard transport vehicle / aircraft, to ensure proper functioning.
• Will comply with all CAMTS requirements as related to certification, training and documentation.
• Other duties as required.

Other information : Technical Expertise

Education and Experience

Required Within 1 year of hire

Required Within 2 years of hire

Flight Paramedic certified (FP-C)

American Heart Association (AHA) is the organization designated for BLS, ACLS, and PALS - for clarification see Department of Nursing Training Requirements for CPR and Resuscitation policy

Full Time

FTE : 0.900000

Status : Onsite