EMT MICU Driver

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign on bonus

Job summary

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking an EMT to provide transportation and support for the Transport Program. This role requires maintaining safety standards for fleet and passengers and assisting in various operational duties. Candidates must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

The position involves driving emergency vehicles and may require on-call hours. Previous experience in pediatric patient care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience driving emergency vehicles.
• Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or Intermediate.
• Pediatric patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation and support to the Transport Program.
• Maintains safety of fleet, cargo, and passengers.
• Assists with planning the transport team's activities.

Skills

Self-motivation

Leadership

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Valid Ohio driver’s license

Emergency Medical Technician certification

Job description

Overview

Minimum Pay Rate: $20/hr. Pay will commensurate with experience; $500 sign on bonus.

Schedule: Rotating Days & Nights (12‑hour shifts), every third weekend & holiday requirement, 36 hrs./week. Mandatory on‑call shifts: 2–3 days per 6‑week schedule. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance 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 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 planning of the transport team activities in accordance with established written guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with office duties as requested.
• Provides 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, fumes/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, 11–20 lbs, 21–40 lbs, 41–60 lbs, 61–100 lbs, loud noises, problem solving, pushing/pulling 0–25 lbs, 26–40 lbs, 41–60 lbs, 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), hearing acuity, patient equipment, peripheral vision, seeing – far/near, sitting, additional testing may be required.

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 lift/carry 61–165 lbs or greater with assistance; may push/pull 300 lbs or greater with assistance. Body weight with full uniform must not exceed 230 lbs due to flight regulations.

Pass physical for MICU Driver and yearly health evaluations. Must have at least 8 hours off from any other employment prior to driving each shift. Must pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire, annually, and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA.

Disclaimer

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.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet