Patient Transport Specialist

4 weeks ago

Dallas, Texas, United States Children's Health Full time
Job Title & Specialty Area:

Transport Paramedic

Department:

Transport

Location:

Dallas

Shift:

7p to 7a or 9p to 9a (Shift Differentials, weekdays after 5p, weekend days and weekend nights after 5p)

Job Type:

On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

The Transport Paramedic may function as lead caregiver in a two-person team (medic/medic composition) and will be the third team member of a critical care team (RN/RT/Medic).

The Paramedic will function independently and makes complex and critical judgments during the transport of patients of all ages who have been classified as BLS and/or ALS 1-2 category.

As a member of the critical care team, the Transport Paramedic will assist the Transport RN and RT with patient care while utilizing their advanced skills and training.

The paramedic functions as a secondary safety officer for the pilot and is responsible for crew safety, recognizing hazards, and mitigating risk by performance.

The paramedic will have an active role in managing the customer service experience during the transport of patients and family members.

Responsibilities:
  • Makes critical clinical judgments without direct supervision on the transport team and with Behavioral Health Vehicle transports. Remains compliant with paramedic transport protocols and orders given from medical direction.
  • Performs transport of patients (including driving of transport vehicle) to procedures, tests performed off hospital campus and multiple treatment facilities upon discharge; responds quickly to patient and family needs while collaborating with the transport RN and RT on a treatment plan during transports.
  • Performs the role of Flight Safety Officer (FSO) in the rotor wing aircraft where multiple roles are performed.
  • Performs basic and advance skills when deemed appropriate while utilizing the Transport Paramedic protocols.
  • Performs all BLS and advanced skills during patient care including, but not limited to: initiation of PIV catheters; priming IV fluids (excluding blood products); naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning; insertion of NG/OG tubes and insertion and maintaining of Endotracheal Tube.
  • Assists in emergency situations by initiating BLS and ALS life-saving skills, assisting with chest compressions, and/or participating as a vital member of the transport team.
  • Transports behavioral health patients via the Behavioral Health Vehicle program to behavioral health facilities with a medic/medic team.
  • Performs documentation of patient care in a computerized data base program as specified by department and hospital guidelines.
  • Assists critical care RN and RT with the stabilization and transport of critically ill and injured neonatal and pediatric patients.
  • Applies family and patient-centered care to all job aspects and support family during air transports and all phases of care.
  • Assists and performs independently with regulatory readiness, inventory of equipment on ambulance and store rooms, and daily checks of the contents and mechanical function of the ambulance.
  • Participates in monthly meetings, committees, and maintains all required training.
  • Assists in educational activities within Transport Services including: new employee orientation, in-service education, both internal and external, as specified by outreach coordinator and education coordinator; participate in department committees.
  • Assists in the training and development of new staff to the department. Provides objective feedback to team leader/manager related to progress of new hires.
Other information:WORK EXPERIENCE
  • At least 3 years as paramedic-related experience required.
  • At least 2 years licensed Ambulance Operator experience required.
  • At least 1 year experience in acute care/emergency setting required.
  • At least 1 year pediatric experience preferred.
EDUCATION
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school required.
  • Completion of a paramedic program with licensure required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by policy CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required.
  • Either one of: Texas EMT-P or Texas LP upon hire required.
  • City of Dallas Ambulance Permit (Ambulance and Car for Hire to operate the BH Vehicle) 90 days required.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) 180 days required.
  • Any one of: BTLS, ITLS, TNCC, PHTLS, or TPATC (Basic Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support, Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course) certification 180 days required.
  • ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) certification 180 days required.
  • PPMAB 180 days required.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) 180 days required.
  • Advanced Certification, Any one of: C-NPT (Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport), FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic), and CCP-C (Certified Critical Care Paramedic). (Staff hired prior to 8/1/2023 will need to be certified by 12/31/ /2 Yrs required.
  • NREMT-P preferred.
A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues.

We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:
  • Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
  • 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
  • Caregiver Leave.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >

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