EMT- Transport (Flex; DAYS and NIGHTS)

Nemours Children's Health • Orlando, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking an EMT for our Critical Care Transport Team! This is a Flex position, working 36 hours per week, with both day and night shifts, and weekend and holiday requirements. As a key member of the transport team, the EMT will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients from referring hospitals to other facilities and destinations. This includes the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and providing assistance to the transport Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist teams. All direct patient care is provided under the EMT certification, with additional skills performed under the direct supervision of the transport team RN/RT and under Medical Command Officer direction. The Critical Care Transport Team (CCTT) handles an average of 130-140 calls per month, with 90% of patients transported by ambulance and the remainder by flight. Patients are placed in various specialty care units including pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, cardiac intensive care, emergency, and surgical units, as well as general pediatric floors. CCTT staff also assist with patient care and available resources in units throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Nemours’ insurance carrier.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Florida EMT certification required
• BLS from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
• EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required
• Minimum two years of driving experience in an emergency medical services capacity required

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient transportation of patients from referring hospitals to other facilities and destinations.
• Safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
• Assisting the transport Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist teams.
• Providing direct patient care under EMT certification.
• Performing additional skills under the direct supervision of the transport team RN/RT and under Medical Command Officer direction.
• Assisting with patient care and available resources in units throughout the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED