EMT Comm Spec/Driver (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

About The Position

Responsible for caring for ill and injured patients transported by the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Transport Program in field and hospital environments. Provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Paramedic, using assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and intervention skills. Maintains the NCH ambulance, equipment, and supplies; responds to transport requests; dispatches ground requests; follows aircraft; and communicates with LifeFlight aircraft and ambulance vehicles. Also maintains records, performs data entry and clerical support, and coordinates LifeFlight communications with hospitals, physicians, nurses, and public safety dispatchers.

Requirements

Florida EMT license.
Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) certification training, kept current.
Active American Heart Association BLS certification in good standing throughout employment.
Active, valid Florida driver's license with an approved driving record, maintained throughout employment.
IAMTCS Certified Flight Communicator or CommLink Certified Flight Coordinator (CFC) certification required within 24 months of hire.
At least 1 year of emergency vehicle driving experience.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to give and receive critical information accurately.
Ability to multitask.
Comprehensive knowledge of communications equipment and technology.
Problem-solving ability.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and coworkers.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work shifts up to 20 hours as needed for 24-hour coverage and to exceed scheduled hours when late transports are requested.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of EMT experience.
Training such as paramedic and/or medical corps training.

Responsibilities

Assist with interfacility and intrafacility patient transfers and attend to the personal needs of patients and families.
Represent the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Transport Program professionally.
Maintain the NCH ambulance, transport team equipment, and supplies.
Operate communications equipment, including the console, assess callers' needs, and activate helicopter, fixed-wing, and/or ground ambulance resources as appropriate.
Promote corporate compliance in accordance with the Code of Business and Ethical Conduct.
Provide life support care to critically ill or injured patients under RN or Paramedic supervision and written protocols; assist with procedures, assessments, and vital signs.
Take call and respond within 60 minutes of notification for at least one shift per week.
Complete required records accurately and thoroughly, including transport and PI logs.
Comply with transfer laws and consult appropriate medical staff to identify accepting physicians.
Control conversations to gather necessary information and respond professionally and efficiently.
Follow dispatching and flight-following guidelines and document transport logs.
Keep leaders informed of unusual circumstances and participate actively in process improvements.