Critical Care Transport Nurse- Menomonee Falls WI

MMT Ambulance • Menomonee Falls, WI

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About The Position

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? Join MMT Ambulance and make a Difference in Your Community! We are growing fast and need compassionate EMS professionals to join our team. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, great benefits, free continuing education and more. Make a difference with us! A Critical Care Transport Nurse is an integral part of the primary care team during ambulance transports. You are responsible for providing direct patient care, medical transport, performing equipment checks and maintenance, as well as handling station upkeep and housekeeping duties, along with other related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Current RN Licensure
• Possess a current PALS certification
• Current CPR
• ACLS (AHA) or ALS (American Red Cross) certification recommended
• Current position specific state certification or NREMT specific certification with ability to obtain reciprocity prior to state date.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• EVOC or CEVO (2 years’ experience emergency driving)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skill
• Ability to safely operate EMS vehicles and essential equipment
• Bend, sit, kneel, and lift up to 125 lbs; push/pull objects over 50 lbs
• Maintain physical agility for safe patient handling in demanding environments
• Tolerate extended periods of driving or riding in an ambulance
• Perform effectively in physically strenuous and emotionally challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action and the most appropriate patient treatment protocol.
• Performs a patient assessment, obtains a pertinent medical report from the referral staff, determines the need for stabilization in a collaborative manner, performs interventions, and assesses the patient response to those interventions.
• Use medical supplies, medications, equipment and procedures including, but not limited to, defibrillators, EKG monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, oxygen administration and suction devices, hemodynamic monitoring, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures as required to provide the highest quality inter-hospital patient care.
• Provide patient care at a critical care/advanced life support level according to MMT Ambulance policies and protocols.
• Communicate with hospitals and other receiving facilities in order to receive medical direction and provide critical patient care information.
• Communicate treatment and transport information to patients and family in a clear, accurate, and compassionate manner.
• Assume a team leader role and take responsibility for scene management when required.
• Able to respond to conflict or stressful situations in a positive and constructive manner.
• Maintain current licenses and certifications (Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS, and PALS).
• Maintains current knowledge of nurse practice and standards of care.
• Educate EMT and paramedic partners on new and changing treatment information.
• Maintain the overall condition of the patient care area of the unit in a manner that maintains the MMT Ambulance professional image.
• Actively participate in community education programs to maintain the MMT professional image as well as establish strong community relations.
• Document all treatment and transport activities in an accurate, concise, and complete manner.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• May be required to administer first aid to injured coworkers when necessary

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health savings account, and Flexible spending account
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K, with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid: Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Plans: Short-Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance
• Professional Development: Free access to CAPCE-accredited training through our Learning Management System powered by FlightBridge, along with recertification courses for American Heart and American Red Cross, as well as Tuition Reimbursement and Continuous Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees