EMT - Emergency/FT

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Provides high-quality, individualized, family-centered care to pediatric patients from extreme prematurity through adolescence in the critical care transport environment. Patient care and transport are provided within the EMT scope of practice and in accordance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes varied schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an EMT course.
Current, valid Nebraska EMT license, or current, valid Nebraska paramedic license, upon hire.
For Transport department work: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic certification, or National Registry paramedic certification, upon hire, as applicable.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) certification within 180 days.
For Transport work: Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (CEVO) or Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) within 120 days.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record upon hire.
Ability to shift among varied duties efficiently and calmly, work under stressful conditions with multiple requests, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to work in an environment involving non-conventional motions, noise, vibration, fumes, and extreme heat or cold.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described for the position.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as an EMT.

Responsibilities

Support the organizational functions of the transport process and demonstrate knowledge of ambulance operations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport equipment locations, functions, and restocking procedures.
Drive ambulances safely according to applicable U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and EMS standards; operate ambulances on emergent and non-emergent transports.
Use lights and sirens in accordance with Children’s policy and standard safety practices, and meet program response-time benchmarks.
Work with the Fleet Coordinator to ensure ambulances are functioning and serviced as scheduled; follow operational safety guidelines for ambulance, helicopter, and fixed-wing transports.
Check, clean, and stock transport bags and equipment; verify equipment is in good working order and mission-ready at the beginning of each shift, report discrepancies, and pursue resolution.
Clean vehicles and equipment and restock bags after transports; complete daily, weekly, monthly, and ongoing equipment checklists.
Complete educational and professional development requirements.
Assist with patient care within the EMT scope of practice, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with assessments and treatments, placing patients on transport monitors, and moving and securing patients in a transport cot or incubator.
Take action to prevent current or potential patient risk in emergency situations.
Follow individualized patient and family plans of care addressing stabilization, care, and transport needs; demonstrate age-specific competency, assess education needs, use an individualized approach to education, and communicate changes to the medical crew.
Maintain regular attendance and meet the physical requirements of the role.
Accept preceptor assignments to share knowledge and provide clinical support to new staff.
Professionally support the assigned unit through interactions with patients, families, Children’s Hospital staff, and Transport staff.
Complete other assigned tasks professionally.