Critical Care Transport - Registered Nurse or Paramedic (Casual)

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Job Title:

Critical Care Transport - Registered Nurse or Paramedic (Casual)

Cost Center:

301081091 System EMS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Employee Type:

Casual

Work Shift:

Casual; variable shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

RN - CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT

JOB SUMMARY

The Critical Care Transport - Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direction of the medical director and supervision of transport management is responsible for providing safe and the highest quality patient-centered care to critically ill or injured patients from all age groups. This individual will deliver patient care in a variety of settings including, scenes, interfacility transport, and hospital. The Critical Care Transport – RN practices at a professional level that serves to build and maintain relationships with hospital departments, referring organizations, and 911 services in order to promote integrated delivery systems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: One year of Critical Care/ICU experience. Demonstrated critical thinking skill, communication, and interpersonal skills in highly stressful environment. Demonstrated knowledge of emergency vehicles and traffic laws and operations.

Preferred/Optional: Three years of Critical Care/ICU experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• RN license or Nurse Compact license awarded by the State of WI.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency. Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to MCHS's insurer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by AAP within six months of hire.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) within two years of hire.

Preferred/Optional:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at time of hire.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification at time of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by AAP at time of hire.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification at time of hire.
• Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) or Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) within 2 years of hire
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) at the time of hire.

PARAMEDIC - CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT

JOB SUMMARY

The Paramedic - Critical Care Transport works under the direction of the medical director and supervision of transport management is responsible for providing safe and the highest quality patient-centered care to critically ill or injured patients from all age groups. This individual will deliver patient care in a variety of settings including, scenes, interfacility transport, and hospital. The Paramedic - Critical Care Transport practices at a professional level that serves to build and maintain relationships with hospital departments, referring organizations, and 911 services in order to promote integrated delivery systems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of an EMT-P training course or related courses.

Preferred/Optional: Graduate of an EMT-P training course. Associate’s degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: One year of EMS experience. Demonstrated critical thinking skill, communication, and interpersonal skills in highly stressful environment. Demonstrated knowledge of emergency vehicles and traffic laws and operations.

Preferred/Optional: Three years of Critical Care experience and experience as a paramedic.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• Possession of a current applicable state Paramedic license.  Based on location, NREMT and multiple state licenses may be required.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency. Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to MCHS's insurer.
• Critical Care Paramedic Certification awarded by the State of licensure within one year of hire and eligibility to take course for experienced paramedics or within three years for new paramedics.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by AAP within six months of hire.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) within two years of hire.

Preferred/Optional:

• Critical Care Paramedic Certification by state of licensure at time of hire.
• FP-C or CCP awarded by the (IBSC) within at time of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at time of hire.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification at time of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by AAP at time of hire.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. certification at time of hire.
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP) awarded by the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) within two years of hire.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC), Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), or Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) at the time of hire.

WORK SHIFT:

12 hour variable shifts

Availability to stay at base between shifts

Our EMS building (separate from the hospital) includes 3 stall garage, crew quarters and a kitchen/dining set up.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.