Dedicated Advanced Life Support; ALS Paramedic Transport

Summary

Assesses and implements patient care as directed by protocol or Medical Control Physician (MCP) for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients during transport in accordance with departmental standards of care and practice. Participates in the education of referral staff, patients, parents and Akron Children's Hospital staff. Compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards required.

$7,500 Sign-on (taxable) available.

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week.

Evening Shift.

Onsite.

• Work collaboratively with the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to provide direct patient care to ill neonate, pediatric and adult patients.
• Utilize advanced training and education to complete airway management including intubation as needed.
• Work collaboratively with the EMT-Basic or Advanced Life Support Paramedic to maintain accurate records of information regarding pre-transport, transport records and follow-up data.
• Be responsible for the safe operation of the ground transport vehicle and ensure a safe environment for patient care and other team members. Ensure safe vehicle operation including weather conditions, proper restraint of equipment, fluid level, lights, sirens, radios and cellular phone functioning. Work with mechanic and Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
• Assure maintenance, check adequate stock of drugs and supplies aboard transport vehicle/aircraft and restock after each transport. Check biomedical equipment, both portable and aboard transport vehicle/aircraft, to ensure proper functioning.
• Comply with all CAMTS requirements as related to certification, training and documentation.
• Other duties as required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency care procedures and techniques and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
• Skills to assist with assessment and prioritize patient’s needs, formulate treatment plans, and alter treatment as necessary under protocol.

• Current Ohio licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) (required upon hire).
• Full time equivalency of 1 year active experience as an EMT-P.
• Valid Ohio state driver's license without restrictions and acceptable driving record in accordance with ACH policy.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification (BLS) (required upon hire).

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification-AHA (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification-AHA (PALS)
• Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Burn Life Support certification (ABLS)
• Sugar Temperature Airway Blood Pressure Labs and Emotional Support (STABLE)
• Pediatric Fundamentals Critical Care Support (PFCCS)

• Specialty Care Certification in either:
  • Flight Paramedic certified (FP-C)
  • Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (CNPT)

• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.