NICU/PICU EMT- $2,500 Sign On Bonus

Company: NORCAL Ambulance
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: January 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description:Norcal Ambulance is hiring EMT's to work in our NICU/PICU department!12 hour shifts required$2,500 Sign On BonusBasic Functions: Responsible for transporting Critical Care Transport Team (CCTT), patients and equipment.Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. All responsibilities, duties and skills as listed for EMT- Basic and/or Paramedic2. Have an understanding of the CCTT specific equipment as well as CCTT specific ambulance(s) and location of supplies3. Attend training and refresher courses as required to maintain CCTT skills4. Safely load and unload the various gurneys (isolette, pediatric gurney, and manual flight gurney)5. Understand how to correctly load, unload power-load gurney. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot a power-load gurney6. Correctly set up gurney for patient transport, including use of Pedi-mate7. Attach Zoll monitor to patient, correctly placing 4 leads correctly, place SPO2 monitor and blood pressure cuff on patient, print initial 6-second EKG strip, and basic troubleshooting of Zoll monitor as needed8. Be familiar with hospital locations, airfields and ED entrances in the servicing area.9. Safely drive the crew and patient to and from hospitals and facilities10. Safely maneuver ambulance during code 3 and inclement weather driving11. Arrive to shift well rested and prepared to work entirety of shift. Have a general understanding that you can be extended past off-shift times due to acuity and complexities of the calls.12. Contact on-call supervisor if concerns arise, including feelings of fatigue13. Maintain cleanliness to interior/exterior of CCTT main unit and back up unit on every shift, wash exterior of both units as appropriate, and ensure that back up unit is always prepared to be in service14. Ensure main in-house oxygen is full on both units at the start of shift and change out the in-house tank as necessary15. Maintain med-air above 1200 PSI on both units and change out the tank as necessary. If transport is greater than 1 hour a full med-air tank is required16. Ensure both units have a full tank of fuel at the start and end of each shift17. Know and apply the NICU/PICU PCR requirements for each part of a call18. Check in with Operations Supervisor at the start of each shift19. Know how to correctly contact CCTT via phone and how to access the CCTT office20. Park in designated location to pick up CCTT and equipment21. Assist CCTT during calls with, but not limited to, the following:a. Connecting patient to Zoll monitor and obtaining vital signsb. Set up blood glucose monitoring suppliesc. Scribing as necessaryd. Set up appropriate equipmente. Connecting patient to oxygen sourcef. Plugging in isolette while on sceneg. Transferring patient to gurneyh. Preparing patient for transport22. Maintain a level of professionalism and self confidence that positively reflect on both NORCAL Ambulance23. Other duties as assignedBenefits for working at Norcal Ambulance:Top of the line equipment: new ambulances with power load, 100% of ambulances with Stryker power cots-reducing the risk of back and shoulder injuries.No-cost uniform including: boots, belt, pants, shirt, jacket (511 fleece and rain jacket).Week-long academy, minimum six shifts with a trainer focusing on BLS care, and driver training after you are fully trained as a field professional.Robust ALS, CCT, and NICU/PICU programs.Contracts=secure shifts! We partner with John Muir Health, Kaiser, Marin General, Stanford Valley Care, UC Davis and more.Free CPR recertification, free skills sign-off, and other free and discounted classes through American Health Education.Health Insurance (Vision, Dental, Medical) for full time employees. Requirements:Must have 6 months full time experience in BLSMust be 21 or olderMust be available for at least 2-12 hour shifts a weekEducation/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and completion of certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program Basic or Paramedic.Certifications/Licenses: State/County Certifications: County EMT certifications for EMT-B or EMT-P, CPR for BLS Provider Certification, Valid California Driver's License, Medical Examiner's Certification, Ambulance Drivers Certification, DMV Driving Record in good standing in accordance to insurance company standards.

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