• Transport Paramedic

    Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters (Norfolk, VA)


    + GENERAL SUMMARY

    + While working as a member of the Transport Team, the Transport Paramedic provides care to patients in various critical care departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Reports to department leadership.

    + ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Assists in stabilization care and transport of ill and injured children to CHKD or other designated facilities from referring hospitals.

    + Responsible for the safe operation of Mobile Intensive Care Units.

    + Performs technical patient care activities and procedures necessary for stabilization and transport.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    + LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    + Current certification in the state of Virginia as an EMT-P with technical proficiency and experience in providing pre-hospital Advance Life Support measures.

    + Must have a valid Virginia State Operators license with acceptable driving records, and satisfactory completion of either an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or Defensive Driving certification.

    + ACLS and PALS certification required.

    + CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

    + MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    + Minimum of 3 years of EMS experience required.

    + Must meet the insurability policy requirements to drive a CHKD vehicle.

    + Must be able to pass the CHKD driving test within 30 days of employment.

    + Approximately three to four months on-the-job orientation is necessary in order to gain proficiency in providing a variety of clinical treatments to critically ill infants and children.

    + Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

    + Increased Security Clearance for job role Required: FBI finger printing, criminal background, educational and personal reference check verification and clearance required for identified job roles.

    + WORKING CONDITIONS

    + A variety of patient care environments within the hospital setting. Mobile Intensive Care ambulances and medical aircraft (helicopter and fixed-wing) with some exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, inclement weather and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease due to the performance of certain patient care activities.

    + PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Click here to view physical requirements. (https://www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Employees/Category%20C%20Jobs.pdf)