EMT- Ambulance Driver

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

75d

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

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required
• CPR/BLS certification is required
• PALS certification is preferred at time of hire, but required within four weeks of hire
• EVOC Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification is preferred at time of hire, but required within two weeks of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide patient transportation
• Deliver basic patient care
• Provide comfort measures
• Maintain patient care environment
• Report patient responses to nursing for intervention
• Assist the nurse in completion of patient care activities
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Accept delegated tasks
• Coordinate with other staff to meet medical supplies and equipment needs
• Handle patient information with confidentiality and privacy
• Comply with safety management program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees