Schedule: Rotating 12Hour Shifts with Weekend Holiday & OnCall Requirement
Location: ALS paramedics will spend some time at the Nationwide Childrens Main Campus on South 18th street in Columbus and some time at the Lewis Center ED on Pacer Drive in Delaware.
Provides direct patient care and assistance using Family Centered Care principals. Provides stabilization and emergency care of the acutely ill infant child adolescent or adult by ALS level of ground transport. On call hours required.
Essential Functions:- Collaborates in managing the acutely ill patient through crisis intervention support and education. Performs physical observations documents medicalfamily history and clinical problem list and plans care to meet all needs. Using evidencebased practice performs stabilization and resuscitation and provides direct care and continuous monitoring during transport.
- Performs treatments procedures and administers medication under the supervision of the Transport Clinician or physician and in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Maintains documentation of patient assessment condition interventions required and communication processes on the transport record.
- Drives the MICU safely to and from transport locations. Assists in organizing rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources. Maintains fleet equipment and supplies necessary to the transport system including routine maintenance and cleaning.
- Evaluates methods of practice and recommends modifications to meet patient needs. Searches out opportunities for research and assists in active projects. Identifies education needs and supports education through informal and/or formal teaching. Actively participates in the unit committees educational opportunities and projects to assure daily operation and growth.
- Establishes professional objectives pursues professional growth and attends and actively participates in monthly staff meetings hospitalbased committees and projects. Successfully completes quarterly skills and recertification requirements.
Education Requirement:Successful completion of theTransport Paramedic Training Program and Preceptorship required.
Licensure Requirement:Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Certifications: - Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic required.
- Completion of BLS NRP PALS ACLS and trauma course prior to completion of orientation required.
- Successful completion of NCH Critical Care drug test and IV Opioid Hypnotic Sedative and Anticonvulsant test prior to completion of orientation required.
Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated selfmotivation emotional intelligence interpersonal skills teaching organization rapid decisionmaking advanced level of critical thinking and ability to work under stress using sound judgment.
- Demonstrated leadership ability; accepts responsibility and accountability for all decisions and actions.
Experience: - Three years of experience as an Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic required.
- Two years of experience in a pediatric emergency department preferred.
Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Electricity Fume /Gases /Vapors Machinery Power Tools Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Audible speech Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Decision Making Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hot Temperatures Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61100 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel Standing Walking Working at Heights Working Outdoors
CONTINUOUSLY: Color vision Depth perception Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:- Riding and/or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and/or periods of time.
- Must have 10 hours off from other jobs/positions prior to shift.
- Adheres to flight/safety requirements of the Transport Program and all service providers.
- Must be able to lift up to 165lbs. and pull/push 300 lb. isolette with assistance
- Must not exceed body weight with full uniform greater than 230 pounds (flight regulations) for Level 2 Critical Care Transport.
- Must pass physical for MICU Driver and yearly health evaluations
- Must pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire annually and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet