EMT Driver

Schedule: Rotating Days & Nights (12‑hour shifts), Every Third Weekend & Holiday Requirement, 36 hrs./week

• Mandatory on call shifts will be 2‑3 days per 6‑week schedule

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. (Create Job Requisition Event)

Provides transportation and support to the Transport Program and fleet of ambulances. Assists in maintaining all requested department, state, and national data collection and records. On call hours required.

• Maintains safety of fleet, cargo, and passengers in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists with the planning of the transport team activities in accordance with established written guidelines, policies, and procedures. Assist with office duties as requested.
• The driver will provide cleaning and minor maintenance, daily inspection, daily shift briefings, inventory, cleaning, and documentation for department and state requirements.
• Continually evaluates methods of practice, recommends changes and modifications to improve the department and patient outcomes.
• Actively participates in the unit committees and projects to assure daily operation and growth of the Transport Program.
• Functions as a resource to referral staff, Nationwide Children’s staff, and the community.
• Assists team with patient care as defined in scope of practice and in accordance with Transport Team protocols.

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position‑specific requirements. 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‑Basic or Intermediate, required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or equivalent, preferred.

• Demonstrated self‑motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills, teaching ability, organization, and high level of critical thinking and decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• One year of experience driving emergency vehicles, required.
• One year of pediatric patient care experience, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY:
Biohazard waste, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Machinery, Power Tools, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY:
Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors

CONTINUOUSLY:
Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required)
* additional testing may be required, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

• Continuously riding and/or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and/or periods of time.
• Body weight, with full uniform, must not exceed 230 lbs. due to flight regulations.
• Must have 10 hours off from other jobs/positions prior to shift.
• May push/pull 300 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
• May lift/carry 61-165 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
• Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, speak,…