EMT Driver- NCH Critical Care Transport - Nationwide Children's Hospital

FTE: 0.9 (36/hrs per week)

Shift: Rotating Days & Nights (12-hour shifts), Every Third Weekend & Holiday Requirement 

On-Call Requirement: Mandatory on call shift 2-3 days per 6 week schedule

Part-Time, Full-Time Benefits Eligible 

Min. 1 year of driving emergency vehicles required. 

Min. pay is $20/hr. plus shift differentials. 

The Transport MICU Driver provides transportation and support to the Transport Program and fleet of ambulances. Assists in maintaining all requested department, state, and national data collection and records. On call hours required.

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

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• Maintains safety of fleet, cargo, and passengers in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists with the planning of the transport team activities in accordance with established written guidelines, policies, and procedures. Assist with office duties as requested.
• The driver will provide cleaning and minor maintenance, daily inspection, daily shift briefings, inventory, cleaning, and documentation for department and state requirements.
• Continually evaluates methods of practice, recommends changes and modifications to improve the department and patient outcomes.
• Actively participates in the unit committees and projects to assure daily operation and growth of the Transport Program.
• Functions as a resource to referral staff, Nationwide Children’s staff, and the community.
• Assists team with patient care as defined in scope of practice and in accordance with Transport Team protocols.

Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:
• Certified by the State of Ohio as an EMT-B or EMT- I (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic or Intermediate), required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or equivalent, preferred.

Skills:
• Demonstrated self-motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills, teaching ability, organization, and high level of critical thinking and decision making.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge.

Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience driving emergency vehicles and prefer minimum of 1-year pediatric patient care experience.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

JOB TITLE: Transport MICU Driver JOB CODE: 660 JOB POSITION: TBD
OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS) Reaching above shoulder Exposed to fumes/gases/ vapors Exposed to biohazard waste Use of machinery Use of power tools
FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS) Bend/twist Squat/Kneel Climb stairs/ladder Standing Walking Sitting Flexing/extending of neck Hand usage: grasping, gripping, turning Repetitive hand/arm usage Use of Computer skills Lifting/carrying up to 165 lbs. or greater with assistance Pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs. or greater with assistance Problem solving Decision making Interpreting data Exposed to blood and/or bodily fluids Exposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens Exposed to chemicals/medications Electricity usage Exposed to loud noises Working at heights Working in hot/cold temperatures
CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) Driving work required Audible speech Hearing acuity Depth perception Color vision Peripheral vision Seeing- far/near Patient Equipment usage Riding and/or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and/or periods of time Body weight, with full uniform, must not exceed 230 lbs. due to flight regulations Must have 10 hours off from other jobs/positions prior to shift