Transport MICU Driver / Paramedic

Overview

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

Mandatory on call shift 2-3 days per 6-week schedule

Job Description Summary

Provides transportation and support to the Transport Program and fleet of ambulances. Assists in maintaining all requested department, state, and national data collection and records. On call hours required.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Maintains safety of fleet, cargo, and passengers in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists with the planning of the transport team activities in accordance with established written guidelines, policies, and procedures. Assist with office duties as requested.
• The driver will provide cleaning and minor maintenance, daily inspection, daily shift briefings, inventory, cleaning, and documentation for department and state requirements.
• Continually evaluates methods of practice, recommends changes and modifications to improve the department and patient outcomes.
• Actively participates in the unit committees and projects to assure daily operation and growth of the Transport Program.
• Functions as a resource to referral staff, Nationwide Children’s staff, and the community.
• Assists team with patient care as defined in scope of practice and in accordance with Transport Team protocols.
  
  

Education Requirement

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure Requirement

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. 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.
• Current CPR Certification. BLS for healthcare provider, required.
• PALS within 18 months of hire, required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or equivalent, preferred.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated self-motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills, teaching ability, organization, high level of critical thinking, and decision making.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge.
  
  

Experience

• One year of experience driving emergency vehicles, required.
• One year of pediatric patient care experience, required.
• One year of field experience as Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, 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, Decision Making, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, 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, Loud Noises, Problem solving, 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, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Continuously riding and/or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and/or periods of time.
• Body weight, with full uniform, must not exceed 230 lbs. due to flight regulations.
• Must have 10 hours off from other jobs/positions prior to shift.
• May push/pull 300 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
• May lift/carry 61-165 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
  
  

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), C105 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various Issuers, Conflict Management - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Effective Communications - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), Flexibility and Adaptability - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Medical Devices and Tools - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Medical Equipment Management (MEM) - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), No Degree, Service Excellence - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Taking Ownership - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Tolerance for Ambiguity and Stress - 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"