EMT MICU Driver

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Transport Driver to support the Transport Program and ambulance fleet, with on-call responsibilities and data/documentation duties.

The role requires a valid Ohio driver’s license, auto insurance, and hospital-mandated background checks; EMT certification and EVOC preferred. Rotating 12-hour shifts, weekend/holiday requirements, and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Ohio EMT-B or EMT-Intermediate license.
• EVOC training or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience driving emergency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety of fleet, cargo, and passengers.
• Plan transport team activities per guidelines and assist with office duties.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, inspections, inventory, and documentation.
• Evaluate practices and propose improvements to patient outcomes.
• Participate in committees and assist referral staff and community.
• Assist in patient care per scope.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Organization

Critical thinking

Decision making

Self-motivation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate

EVOC training

Job description

Overview:

Minimum Pay Rate:

$22/hr. Pay will commensurate with experience;

• $500 sign on bonus!

The Bonus is Prorated based on your FTE!

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

*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.

Job Description Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Education Requirement:

As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.

Licensure 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.

Certifications:

• Certified by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or Intermediate, required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or equivalent, preferred.

Skills:

• 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.

Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

• 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, read and perform manual tasks with or without accommodation; and care for oneself with little or no difficulty.
• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
• Pass physical for MICU Driver and yearly health evaluations.
• Must have at least 8 hours off from any other employment prior to driving.
• Must pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire, annually, and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA.

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”