Critical Care Transport Technician

Overview

Schedule: Rotating Days & Nights (12-hour shifts), Every Third Weekend & Holiday Requirement

On-Call Requirement

Job Description Summary

Provides direct patient care and management on transport by evaluating and implementing stabilization and emergency care of the acutely ill neonate, infant, child, adolescent, or adult. Performs duties under the supervision of a Transport Clinician or physician using Family Centered Care principals. On call hours required.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Collaborates in providing continuous care and monitoring of patient’s during transport with the Transport nurse. Performs physical observations, documents medical-family history, clinical problem list, and assists in planning care to meet all needs. Using evidence-based practice, performs stabilization, 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. In conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch, organizes 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, hospital-based 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 driver’s 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 Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, required.
• Completion of BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and trauma course prior to completion of orientation, required.
• Advanced certification specific to the program’s patient population within one year of completing 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 self-motivation, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, teaching, organization, rapid decision-making, 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 Technician-Paramedic, 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: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

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 be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance of anotherperson(s) and or equipment.

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 have 10 hours off from other positions prior to shift.

Must pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire, annually, and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Continuous Learning - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), EM102 Paramedic (EMT-P) - Ohio Emergency Medical Services - EMS, Flexibility and Adaptability - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Health Information Documentation - HNU - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Medication Administration and Prescription - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), NCH EBP - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), No Degree, Nursing Assessment and Care - HNU - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Taking Ownership - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations)

"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"