Emergency Department EMT - Overnights

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most. A Brief Overview Provides high quality, individualized, family centered care to pediatric patients ranging from extreme prematurity through adolescence in the critical care transport environment. Care and transport of the critically ill patient is supported through the use of the EMT scope of practice in accordance with the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards and hospital policies and procedures. Varied schedules to include weekend and holiday patterns.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D Required
Completion of an EMT course Required
EMT - Emergency Medical Tech current and valid in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required or PARAMEDIC - Paramedic – Licensed current and valid in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required
NREMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (Med Tech) (if working in the Transport department only) Upon Hire Required or PARAMEDIC - Paramedic - National Registry (if working in Transport department only) Upon Hire Required
BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
If in transport, must successfully complete the Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (CEVO)or the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) within 30 Days Required
Must have valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record Upon Hire Required
Must be able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from on task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure and be able to perform under stressful conditions when confronted with multiple requests, demonstrating prioritizing skills
Must be able to work in an environment that is exposed to non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes and extreme heat/cold.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience as an EMT Preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates responsiveness to the organizational functions of the transport process.
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulance operations
Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of transport equipment location, function and restocking procedures
Provides safe driving of the ambulance according to the Standards of the US Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and EMS National Standards
Safely operates ambulances on emergent and non-emergent transports
Utilizes lights and sirens as per Children’s Policy adhering to standard safety practices
Maintains response times within targeted benchmarks set by the program
Works in conjunction with Fleet Coordinator to ensure ambulances are functioning and serviced as scheduled
Complies with ambulance, helicopter, and fixed wing operational safety in accordance with current guidelines
Checks, cleans, and stocks transport bags and equipment. Ensures equipment is in good working order
Maintains all transport equipment in a state of mission readiness by checking all equipment at the beginning of each shift, noting any discrepancies and ensuring steps toward resolution
Cleans vehicles and equipment and restocks bags after a transport
Completes daily, weekly, monthly and ongoing equipment checklists
Completes educational and professional development requirements Assists with patient care within scope of practice including:
Obtaining vital signs and assisting with assessments and treatments as necessary
Placing patient on transport monitors
Moving and securing patient in transport cot/incubator
Initiates action to prevent current or potential risk to a patient in an emergency situation
Adheres to individualized patient/family plan of care to meet identified needs. (Plan of Care includes current and anticipated actions focused on stabilization, care, and transport needs).
Demonstrates age-specific competency within the EMT scope of practice
Assesses patient/family need for education and uses an individualized approach in delivery style
Communicates changes to medical crew
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Accepts assignments to share/teach knowledge and provide clinical support as a preceptor for new staff.
Professionally support the assigned unit, as seen through interactions with patients, families, Children’s Hospital and Transport staff
Accepts and completes other assigned tasks in a professional manner