Critical Care Transport EMT - PRN

Cleveland Clinic • Port Saint Lucie, FL

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About The Position

The Critical Care Transport EMT position at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital involves providing high-quality patient care during the transport of critically ill and injured patients. This role is essential in ensuring safe and effective emergency response services, operating emergency vehicles, and collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals. The position is PRN, requiring a commitment to work 48 hours every 6 weeks, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited basic EMT program.
• Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Operation of emergency vehicles (EVOC) with 8 hours of driving and 8 hours of lecture time.
• Current valid driver's license (VDL) and insurable through Cleveland Clinic's liability center.
• EVOC certificate.
• Ability to use related clinical equipment, communications equipment and the electronic patient care report system.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience driving emergency vehicles as an EMT.

Responsibilities

• Perform all basic and life support skills as prescribed by the State of Florida and the Medical Director.
• Assume responsibility and primary accountability for the safe operation of the designated emergency response vehicle.
• Assist in patient care and transport as directed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to provide essential emergency response services.
• Respond safely and without delay to calls for emergency assistance.
• Report on time to scheduled obligations.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Perform daily vehicle safety and readiness checks, reporting any actual and potential hazards.
• Provide care and communication suitable for appropriate age-specific care.
• Conduct point-of-care laboratory testing as part of patient care and participate in requisite point-of-care testing maintenance procedures.
• Report pertinent observations regarding patients to the appropriate person.
• Assist other emergency response agencies in securing patients for treatment/transport as needed.
• Function as an advocate for the patient and their family by supplying and interpreting information, supporting decisions and facilitating communication.
• Maintain the specific confidentiality issues of the patient.
• Complete all required departmental continuing education annually.
• Perform daily and monthly checks to ensure continuous readiness for state inspection.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees