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Transport Team Paramedic - 36 hours weekly- "$15K Sign on Bonus Eligible" - Ground and Flight
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Nov 2024
💰 $103,708/yr($52,852/yr – $103,708/yr)
About the role
Transport Team Paramedic - 36 hours weekly- "$15K Sign on Bonus Eligible" - Ground and Flight - (230002X3)
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year At least 1 year of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program (Required)
2 years At least 2 years of related experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates clinical expertise, problem solving and independent decision making skills.
Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.
Must be able to hear and communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner.
Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to operate an emergency vehicle during routine and priority response.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) NREMT-P (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
AHA HP , ACLS (Required)
Specialty certification in pediatric/neonatal critical care transport 2 Yrs (Required)
Certifications from the State of Maryland,
Virginia, The District of Columbia (DC and MD certifications prior to completion of orientation). 120 Days (Required)
Specialty certification (PNCCT , CCEMTP) (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
Description
As a member of the transport team, provide safe, efficient and effective inter-facility transport to a wide variety of ill and injured patients. Provide advanced life support care necessary to stabilize and transport patients. The provision of this care may occur under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or with standing protocols under a physician's direction in conjunction with other providers (i.e. Emergency Medical Technicians). Provide staffing in the Emergency Communications and Information Center .Qualifications
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year At least 1 year of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program (Required)
2 years At least 2 years of related experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates clinical expertise, problem solving and independent decision making skills.
Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.
Must be able to hear and communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner.
Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to operate an emergency vehicle during routine and priority response.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) NREMT-P (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
AHA HP , ACLS (Required)
Specialty certification in pediatric/neonatal critical care transport 2 Yrs (Required)
Certifications from the State of Maryland,
Virginia, The District of Columbia (DC and MD certifications prior to completion of orientation). 120 Days (Required)
Specialty certification (PNCCT , CCEMTP) (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
- Ensure a quick response to all transport requests.
- Provide developmentally appropriate care.
- Perform patient assessment and prioritize care based on assessment.
- Continuously re-assess patient and perform advanced role skills according to standard protocols or on-line physician direction.
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings, and recognize clinical deterioration.
- Maintain proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, monitors, infusion pumps, external pacer, defibrillator, and transport ventilators.
- Administer and monitor medications as outlined by transport service policies and procedures within scope of practice.
- Follow all transport protocols as directed by medical control for transport services.
- Document patient care as specified by department and hospital guidelines.
- Promote family centered care in the transport environment.
- Maintain proficiency in Advanced airway management and endotracheal intubation.
- Maintain proficiency in Peripheral IV insertion and fluid administration.
- Maintain proficiency in C-Spine restriction and splinting.
- Maintain proficiency in Needle thoracentesis.
- Maintain proficiency in Intraosseous needle placement.
- Obtain and evaluate pre-transport patient information.
- Provide technical expertise with telephones and radios to ensure effective communication between transport team members and the referral facility .
- Maintain an open line of communication with the referring physician, ECIC and the CNMC physician as the patient’s condition warrants during transport.
- Communicate all pertinent patient information in
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