Pediatric Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Yale New Haven Health | |
United States, Connecticut, New Haven | |
20 York Street (Show on map) | |
Sep 27, 2024 | |
Job Description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. As a core member of the pediatric critical care transport team (rotor wing, ground) the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Paramedic practices with the critical care transport team members and collaborates with the team to facilitate the coordination of patient care in the transport environment. Through a combination of protocols and direct medical oversight, the pediatric Critical Care Transport Paramedic treats patient and family responses to actual or potential health problems. The Pediatric Critical Care Transport Paramedic is accountable to the patient, family, peers, and the Program Manager. The Pediatric Critical Care Transport Paramedic is expected to perform skills that surpass the level of care provided by prehospital paramedics. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, and physicians and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities
Qualifications EDUCATION Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Connecticut required, National Registry preferred. Must be in compliance with State Continuing Education requirements as outlined by Connecticut code and DHR regulations for Paramedics. EXPERIENCE 3 or more currently active years of experience as field Paramedic / Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic with a recognized EMS pre hospital or Specialty Care Transport Provider. LICENSURE National Registered EMT-P licensed in state. FP-C, CCP-P or C-NPT preferred SPECIAL SKILLS Central venous catheter careCPAP/BiPAP, Blood product administration, Foley catheter maintenance, Supraglottic airway -- LMA, Administering medications authorized by the protocols, Administering medications ordered by an LIP, Chest tube maintenance, Video-assisted intubation (C-Mac/glidescope), IO placement and maintenance, iSTAT -- CG4, GC8, ABG, Troponin, Mechanical ventilation, Transvenous pacing, Sigma pump infusion, A-line monitoring, Epicardial pacing, NG/OG tube maintenance, CVP monitoring, Ventriculostomy monitoring. PHYSICAL DEMAND PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Must be able to enter vehicle unaided. Must be able to wear seat belt in vehicle. Additional Information 3 years experience required. ACLS, PALS, PHTLS required. Flight and ground critical care transport experience preferred. YNHHS Requisition ID 125450 |