EMT Comm Spec/Driver (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Responsible for the care of 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, transport-team equipment, and supplies. Responds to transport requests, dispatches ground requests, follows aircraft flights, and communicates with LifeFlight aircraft and ambulance vehicles. Coordinates LifeFlight communications systems, including telephone communications with hospitals, physicians, nurses, and public safety dispatchers. Maintains records, enters data, and performs clerical support duties. The position requires taking call and responding within 60 minutes of notification for at least one shift per week, and the ability to work shifts of up to 20 hours as needed for 24-hour coverage.

Requirements

• Florida EMT license.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVOC) certification training, kept properly up to date.
• 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 and accurately give and receive critical information.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve.
• Comprehensive knowledge of communications equipment and technology.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work 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 if late transports are requested.

Nice To Haves

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

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 and upkeep the NCH ambulance, transport-team equipment, and supplies.
• Operate communications equipment, including the console, and promptly assess callers' needs by taking actions such as activating helicopter, fixed-wing, or ground ambulance transport.
• Render life-support care to critically ill or injured patients according to written protocols under RN or Paramedic supervision; assist with procedures, assessments, and vital signs.
• Take call and respond within 60 minutes of notification for at least one shift per week.
• Complete transport logs, PI logs, and other required records accurately and thoroughly.
• Comply with transfer laws and consult appropriate medical staff as needed to identify accepting physicians.
• Control conversations to gather necessary information quickly and respond professionally and efficiently to requests.
• Follow dispatching and flight-following guidelines and document transport logs.
• Keep leader(s) informed about unusual circumstances.
• Participate actively in process improvements.
• Promote corporate compliance within the framework of the Code of Business and Ethical Conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed