Location: Knoxville,TN, USA
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Maintains and operates the transport vehicle. Provides care for patients in the transport and hospital setting under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
REPORTS TO
* Nurse Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Minimum Education: High School/GED Required
Degree: General
License/Certification Required: EMT certification required. AEMT or Paramedic certification preferred; Class D license and Emergency Vehicle Operations certification required; active BLS upon hire. NRP and STABLE required within 1 year of hire.
Minimum Work Experience: 6 months related experience or training.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work well in a team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Demonstrates thorough knowledge of ambulance procedures and safety practices in compliance with hospital and state regulatory standards.
* Compiles and submits monthly Transport Technician call schedule to appropriate Nurse Managers and units.
* Reviews maintenance and on-call billing for accuracy.
* Ensures timely and accurate documentation of transports.
* Assists with Quality Improvement data collection, reporting , and quality improvement planning.
* Ensures patient and transport team safety in the transport process. Participates in safety and compliance in NICU with regulating agencies such as The Joint Commission.
* Assists with patient care activities in the NICU, PICU, Emergency Departments, and transport setting as requested and within scope of practice. This includes obtaining vital signs, participating in codes (chest compressions, PPV), and positioning/holding infant for procedures.
* Assists transport teams with assessing equipment readiness including regular break down and cleaning of transport isolettes.
* Collaborates with Lead Transport Technician to provide On-Call availability; submits availability in a timely manner.
* Actively contributes to community outreach and education.
* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
* Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
* Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
* Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
* Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
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