Pediatric Critical Care Transport EMT Paramedic

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Paramedic to join our Pediatric Interfacility Transport team. This night-shift role runs 7PM–7:30AM, with three 12-hour shifts weekly and variable days.

A paid 6-week training period is required. You will perform pediatric and neonatal assessments, ECGs, wound care, and transport-related procedures within a safety-focused, family-centered care model.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year of practice as a Paramedic.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and EMT-Paramedic certifications.

Aufgaben

• Reports to Medical Control Physician (MCP) and Nursing director of the transport program for the supervision and guidance in expanded role function.
• Collaborates with MCP as designated for medical supervision concerning the management of individual neonatal and pediatric patients during transport.
• During transport enters required documentation, computer entries and charges.
• Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, inter-facility and aeromedical (per policy of department).
• Performs 12 lead ECG and places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Performs patient phlebotomy following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to assist with optimum care.
• Performs all ADL in collaboration with nurses and physicians to assist with optimum care.
• Assists with department needs including medical procedures in the NICU/PICU and Emergency Department on request.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Paramedic

Patient assessment

Cardiac monitoring

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Paramedic certification

Jobbeschreibung

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Paramedic to join our Pediatric Interfacility Transport team. This role will be night shift only, 7PM - 7:30AM. Three 12-hour shifts per week (days vary); Candidates must be available to work any day of the week when scheduled. Candidates must be able to attend a paid 6 week training period.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation

The Critical Care Transport Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic practices within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by medical and nursing directors. Assists the team leader in obtaining pertinent pediatric, neonatal and childhood histories, performs physical assessments (neonates through adolescents) and formulates and implements care management plans. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of a Paramedic. With expertise in the pre-hospital setting, the Paramedic is ensures that while in the out-of-hospital setting, the transport team is working in a safe and secure environment, provides family-centered care to meet family needs, including psychosocial support, education and transfer planning in conjunction with referral staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Reports to Medical Control Physician (MCP) and Nursing director of the transport program for the supervision and guidance in expanded role function.
• Collaborates with MCP as designated for medical supervision concerning the management of individual neonatal and pediatric patients during transport.
• During transport enters required documentation, computer entries and charges.
• Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment.
• Assists with patient transport for testing, admission/discharge, inter-facility and aeromedical (per policy of department).
• Performs 12 lead ECG and places patients on continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Performs patient phlebotomy following department/facility policies and procedures.
• Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to assist with optimum care.
• Performs all ADL in collaboration with nurses and physicians to assist with optimum care.
• Assists with department needs including medical procedures in the NICU/PICU and Emergency Department on request.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Shift

12 Hour Nights - 7pm-7:30am

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts per week. Days vary. Schedules are provided in 6-week periods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Experience: One year of practice as a Paramedic.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS and EMT-Paramedic

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty Care Training in pediatrics preferred.
• Previous ALS experience in pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program preferred.