Transport Paramedic

Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters -
Norfolk, VA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23.93 - $35.91 an hour

Qualifications

EVOC
CPR Certification
PALS Certification
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Company vehicle operation
Critical care (emergency response procedures)
Paramedic License
Defensive driving

Full Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY
- While working as a member of the Transport Team, the Transport Paramedic provides care to patients in various critical care departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in stabilization care and transport of ill and injured children to CHKD or other designated facilities from referring hospitals.
- Responsible for the safe operation of Mobile Intensive Care Units.
- Performs technical patient care activities and procedures necessary for stabilization and transport.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Current certification in the state of Virginia as an EMT-P with technical proficiency and experience in providing pre-hospital Advance Life Support measures.
- Must have a valid Virginia State Operators license with acceptable driving records, and satisfactory completion of either an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or Defensive Driving certification.
- ACLS and PALS certification required.
- CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 3 years of EMS experience required.
- Must meet the insurability policy requirements to drive a CHKD vehicle.
- Must be able to pass the CHKD driving test within 30 days of employment.
- Approximately three to four months on-the-job orientation is necessary in order to gain proficiency in providing a variety of clinical treatments to critically ill infants and children.
- Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
- Increased Security Clearance for job role Required: FBI finger printing, criminal background, educational and personal reference check verification and clearance required for identified job roles.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- A variety of patient care environments within the hospital setting. Mobile Intensive Care ambulances and medical aircraft (helicopter and fixed-wing) with some exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, inclement weather and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease due to the performance of certain patient care activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Location: Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters · Transport
Schedule: Part-Time, Days/Nights

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