Job Information
SSM Health EMT- Pediatric Mobile ICU (MICU) Operator in Saint Louis, Missouri
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
You may eligible for a $3,000 Sign On Bonus!**
This is a great opportunity for an experienced EMT to join the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Transport Team as a Mobile ICU Operator.
The Transport Team completes over 1,600 annual transports by ground and air from their Missouri bases of St. Louis, Chesterfield and Cape Girardeau, MO. The Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs) provide a custom platform to deliver Glennon-quality care in a kid friendly environment.
**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
Job Summary:
Assists the Pediatric Transport Team by safely operating an ambulance and other emergency medical equipment.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safely operates ambulances in all aspects of patient transport. Adheres to department guidelines regarding safe vehicle operations. Demonstrates good judgement in navigating high risk road situations.
Performs daily operation and stock checks of ambulances to ensure safe transport preparation. Reports any deficiencies to leadership.
Works to maintain a clean ambulance fleet by washing vehicles and cleaning interior as needed and per department guidelines.
Works as a team to ensure clean patient compartment in vehicle and clean patient care equipment. Disposes of trash and sharps from vehicles as needed.
Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephone and relaying messages.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- Two years' experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with one year of emergency vehicle operation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Frequent standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-50 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent long distance driving.
Rare crawling and running.
Licenses / Certifications:
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic - State of Work Location, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate - State of Work Location
Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
8074000010 Patient Transportation
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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