Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Mobile Transport - Pool/Shift Varies - Arnold Palmer Hospital
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides safe transfer of patients to local facilities, discharges and outlying facilities. The Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team transports and provides comprehensive care to an age population of birth to 18 years. Care is provided to patients with the need for maintenance of an adequate airway, cardiovascular integrity, adequate fluid and electrolyte balance, and hemodynamic stability. The Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team is based at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Medical coverage for the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Requests for transport from referring physicians will be directed to the PICU Intensivist/Fellow on call for the Pediatric Critical Care patients. For the acute care patients, requests will be directed to the Admitting physician. The team will be activated by the transfer center as soon as an accepting physician is identified.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician program from approved/accredited Department of Transportation (DOT) program. May also be a graduate of an additional paramedic program.
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license or Paramedic (PMD) license in the State of Florida –renewed every two (2) years.
- Maintain current Basic life support certification (BLS).
- Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate (EVOC) certification.
- Valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the Orlando Health Insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.
- One (1) year of ambulance driving experience and/or Fire Department experience.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an additional paramedic program.
Responsibilities
- Documentation of each transfer to include: type of transfer and destination of patient being transported.
- Communicates appropriate patient information with RN/RRT/Paramedic when transfer is by ambulance on the appropriate run sheet.
- Demonstrates competency in advanced unit specific tasks and skills as defined by unit specific competency list.
- Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement using a clinical ladder.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% match.
- Financial savings accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Nearly 5 weeks of PTO in your 1st year of employment.
- Employer paid life insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
