Transport - Paramedic

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Transport Paramedic provides advanced life support and serves as a primary or secondary caregiver during patient transport, delivering care in accordance with Transport policies, procedures, and protocols. The role requires strong critical thinking, adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate transport duties and respond effectively in emergency and stressful situations. The paramedic provides detailed reports to Medical Control to support appropriate plans of care and may assume a lead role to help ensure patient and staff safety. The position operates within the mission, vision, and values of Driscoll Children’s Hospital and is accountable to the Transport Medical Director, Transport Director, and Transport Clinical Coordinator. The role also includes transport communications and documentation, equipment and supply readiness, post-transport cleaning and restocking, continuing education, and participation in safety and staff meetings. The paramedic serves as a preceptor or mentor for new Transport Staff, assists with skills checklists, and signs off on required skills check-offs.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in 911, critical care, or emergency medicine.
Current certification or licensure as an EMT-Paramedic in Texas.
Maintain AHA or ARC CPR certification, current upon hire.
Obtain or maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within six months of hire.
Obtain or maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification within six months of hire.
Obtain or maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within six months of hire.
Obtain national certification (FP-C, CCP-C, or C-NPT) within one year post-orientation.
Provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance upon hire.
Provide proof of a current Texas state driver’s license.
Strong critical thinking, adaptability, verbal and written communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Basic knowledge of FCC laws, regulations, procedures, and practices related to radio and telephone operations.
Basic computer skills for work-related tasks and education.

Nice To Haves

Neonatal or pediatric emergency room, ICU, or PICU experience.
Flight experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
Provide patient care according to department protocols, policies, and procedures as a primary or secondary caregiver.
Use respiratory management skills, including intubation and ventilation, EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, code management, and pain management.
Assess situations quickly, remain composed in stressful circumstances, and coordinate transport duties effectively.
Communicate problems or questions about duties and policies to the Transport Coordinator.
Complete special assignments and projects from the Transport Coordinator.
Attend regular safety and staff meetings.
Participate in post-transport activities, including cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
Help ensure the readiness of and record DCH equipment and supplies in accordance with department policies.
Coordinate transport-related phone calls, including inter-institutional and intra-institutional calls.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate clearly with the public, referring facility personnel, and Transport department personnel.
Read maps accurately and communicate clearly over radio and telephone.
Complete communication and documentation necessary for patient care and Transport billing.
Maintain the required number of continuing education hours.
Demonstrate ethical business practices and comply with corporate integrity guidelines.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor for new Transport Staff during department orientation.
Assist with skills checklist completion and sign off on required skills check-offs.
Perform other duties as assigned.