Pediatric Critical Care Transport EMT Basic

The Pediatric Critical Care Transport EMT-B will assist in transport of ill and injured children.

In doing so, EMT is responsible for safe operation of the unit and performs age appropriate patient care activities for transport.

The Transport EMT works in a team environment and is responsible to the Transport Nurse or Physician.

CORE COMPETENCIES:


* Action Oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.


* Collaborative - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.


* Customer Focused - Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.


* Nimble Learner - Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.


* Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.


* Communicates Effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.


* Decisive Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

MINUMIM QUALIFICATION:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Certified as an EMT in the State of Texas.
• CPR certification.
• PALS AND ACLS strongly recommended.
• Communicates effectively.
• Read, write, and interpret instructions in the English language.
• Previous experience preferred in emergency care.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


* Lift, carry, balance and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)


* Climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.


* Demonstrate fine manual dexterity by performing job related clinical skills (starting IV's, intubating, etc.).


* Have correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light and read small print

PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use good judgment and remain calm in high-strnss situations.
• Maintain a posilive attit11de in the face of adversity.
• Have good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• function under situations of extreme fatigue due to little or no rest, extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to)


* Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day, drives a variety of emergency vehicles in all road conditions including inclement weather, dense traffic and rural off-road settings.


* Reads map books and follows written and verbal directions in order to respond in an efficient and safe manner.


* Follows all departmental, local and state driving laws, policies and procedures.


* Uses a variety of communication equipment and appropriately communicates verbally to dispatchers, EMS crews, first responde...