Paramedic Emergency Department (Night Shift)

Transport ParamedicOverview0.9FTE, 36 hours per weekDay/Night rotationOn call requirement Weekend/Holiday commitmentNon-Exempt, Benefits EligibleMin. plus shift differentialsProvides direct patient care and assistance under the supervision of a Transport Clinician or physician using Family Centered Care principals. Provides stabilization and emergency care of the acutely ill neonate, infant, child, adolescent, or adult by ALS and Critical Care levels of transport via ground and air. Demonstrates competence defined in transport paramedic responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care and service to patients from the age of birth to 21 years, and selected adults.Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.Nationwide Children's Hospital. ResponsibilitiesAssumes the defined responsibilities and functions of a Transport Technician under the supervision of a Transport Clinician or physician. Assists with the planning of the transport team activities in accordance with established written guidelines, policies, and procedures.Performs and properly documents physical observations, obtains and records medical-family history, assists in formulating a clinical problem list and plans care to meet all patient / family needs.stabilizes the patient in the referring center through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care by protocol or under the supervision of a Transport Clinician or physician.Performs treatments and procedures in accordance with the written guidelines and policies of the Transport Program within the framework of the protocols, policies, procedures, and standards set forth by Nationwide Children's and the Division of Patient Care Services. With documented training, competently performs stabilization and resuscitation of the critically ill patient under the supervision of the Transport Clinician or physician utilizing the following interventions and specialized procedures dependent on which Level of training: Level 1 Transport Technician Role a. Administers oxygen therapy e. Performs phlebotomy and venipuncture i. Initiates peripheral intravenous therapy in accordance with NCH and Transport Policy/procedure j. Mechanical Ventilation 16 years of age and over o. Mechanical ventilation under 16 years of ageb. Provides iNO gas for inhalation e. Umbilical Vessel CatheterizationProvides continuous monitoring of the patient per protocol during transport.Administers medication under the supervision of the Transport Clinician or physician, in accordance with the policies and procedures of Nationwide Children's and in accordance with the written protocols, guidelines, policies, and procedures for administration of medications on transport.Maintains fleet, equipment, and supplies necessary to the transport system including routine maintenance and cleaning.Functions as a resource to referral staff, Nationwide Children's staff, and the community.Identifies referral hospital education needs and helps to meet these education needs through informal and/or formal teaching.Actively participates in the unit committees and projects to assure daily operation and growth of the Transport Program.Attends and actively participates in hospital based committees and projects.Successful completion of NCH Critical Care drug test and IV Opioid, Hypnotic, Sedative, and Anticonvulsant test prior to completion of orientation.Supports the Mission, Vision, Values of the hospital and the Transport Program.QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREDHigh school graduate or equivalent with good verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge.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.Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.Successful completion of the 2 stages of Transport Paramedic Training Program and Preceptorship.a. Driving and ALS Transports (Level 1)b. Critical Care Transports (Level 2)i. Must meet all the Level 1 Transport requirements.Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic with 2 years' experience in a pediatric emergency department preferred.Once orienting to Critical Care Transport stage (Level 2), one will need to maintain an FTE of 0.9 during orientation and maintain for at least one year after orientation is complete. Stipulations of various hours in multiple departments dependent on previous experience to include: emergency department, PICU, and NICU at Nationwide Children?s Hospital is required during the transport preceptorship for applicants.