EMT - Ambulance Driver - Full Time - Night

Dayton Children's Hospital•Dayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT- Ambulance Driver provides patient transportation, delivers basic patient care, provides comfort measures, maintains patient care environment, and reports patient responses to nursing for intervention. Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, considering patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks, and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as needed. Coordinates with other staff to meet the medical supplies and equipment needs of the special care unit. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital as a pediatric care provider.

Requirements

HSD/GED is required
State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required
CPR/BLS is required
Must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license
Must be a minimum of 21 years old
Must meet all eligibility criteria for coverage under the hospital’s insurance policy

Nice To Haves

PALS preferred at time of hire, but required within four weeks of hire
EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification preferred at time of hire, but required within two weeks of hire

Responsibilities

Provides patient transportation
Delivers basic patient care
Provides comfort measures
Maintains patient care environment
Reports patient responses to nursing for intervention
Assists the nurse in completion of patient care activities, considering patient’s developmental levels
Demonstrates strong communication skills
Accepts delegated tasks
Asks questions and reports patient information as needed
Coordinates with other staff to meet the medical supplies and equipment needs of the special care unit
Handles patient information appropriately, understanding confidentiality and privacy
Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury
Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital as a pediatric care provider