Transport Team Paramedic-1

Children's National Hospital

55d • $32 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the transport team, provide safe, efficient and effective inter-facility transport to a wide variety of ill and injured patients. Provides advanced life support care necessary to stabilize and transport patients. The provision of this care may occur with on-line medical direction or with standing protocols under a physician's direction in conjunction with other providers (i.e. Emergency Medical Technicians). Provides staffing in the Emergency Communications and Information Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• At least 1 year of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program (Required)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise, problem solving and independent decision making skills.
• Maintain skills and proficiency with the use of information technology.
• Must be able to hear and communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner.
• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) Upon Hire (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Upon Hire (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
• ACLS Upon Hire (Required)
• Specialty certification in pediatric/neonatal critical care transport 2 Yrs (Required)
• Certifications from the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia (DC and MD certifications prior to completion of orientation). 120 Days (Required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 120 Days (Required)

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of ALS experience in a pre-hospital (911) or inter-facility transport program (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure a quick response to all transport requests.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care.
• Perform patient assessment and prioritize care based on assessment.
• Continuously re-assess patient and perform advanced role skills according to standard protocols or on-line physician direction.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings, and recognize clinical deterioration in all age groups.
• Maintain proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, monitors, infusion pumps, external pacer, defibrillator, and transport ventilators.
• Administer and monitor medications as outlined by transport service policies and procedures within scope of practice.
• Follow all transport protocols as directed by medical control for transport services.
• Document patient care as specified by department and hospital guidelines.
• Promote family centered care in the transport environment.
• Maintain proficiency in all skills and medications that are part of the department scope of practice and clinical protocols for ALS II providers.
• Obtain and evaluate pre-transport patient information.
• Maintain proficiency and professionalism in communication using all modalities.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the referring physician, ECIC and the CNH physician as the patient’s condition warrants during transport.
• Communicate all pertinent patient information in both written and verbal form.
• Provide written and verbal reports to the receiving provider in an organized and timely manner.
• Complete patient transport documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide staffing in the Emergency Communications and Information Center.
• Responsible for safe loading and unloading of patients and family and to ensure patient and equipment are safely secured during transport.
• Maintain current knowledge of locations and efficient travel routes to referring facilities.
• Maintain ambulance in clean and neat working order and ensure adequate inventories of supplies including patient care equipment, linen, vehicle fuel and fluids; complete all equipment and safety checks as soon as possible during shift.
• Provide prompt notification of deficiencies identified during safety checks.
• Anticipate patient needs and secure proper equipment and personnel.
• Promptly communicate safety and equipment concerns per policy.
• Maintain CNH Transport Team safety standards.
• Responsible for the clinical care of patients during Advanced Life Support transports and to assist in the clinical care of patients during Specialty Care Transports.
• Recognize recurring problems and participate in their resolution.
• Participate in the transport data collection.
• Assist in marketing and public relation events.
• Actively participate in patient review and performance improvement projects.
• Assist with appropriate clinical duties within institution.
• Assume self-directed role during low periods of activity.
• Act as a resource and role model to other staff.
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
• Maintain a positive public image of the transport program through contact with community facilities.
• Assist in orientation of new employees.
• Attend all required staff meetings and educational activities.
• Serve as a contributing member of transport/hospital committees.
• Independently maintain required certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

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