+ GENERAL SUMMARY + While working as a member of the Transport Team, the Transport Paramedic provides care to patients in various critical care departments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Reports to department leadership. + ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Assists in stabilization care and transport of ill and injured children to CHKD or other designated facilities from referring hospitals. + Responsible for the safe operation of Mobile Intensive Care Units. + Performs technical patient care activities and procedures necessary for stabilization and transport. + Performs other duties as assigned. + LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS + Current certification in the state of Virginia as an EMT-P with technical proficiency and experience in providing pre-hospital Advance Life Support measures. + Must have a valid Virginia State Operators license with acceptable driving records, and satisfactory completion of either an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) or Defensive Driving certification. + ACLS and PALS certification required. + CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire. + MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS + Minimum of 3 years of EMS experience required. + Must meet the insurability policy requirements to drive a CHKD vehicle. + Must be able to pass the CHKD driving test within 30 days of employment. + Approximately three to four months on-the-job orientation is necessary in order to gain proficiency in providing a variety of clinical treatments to critically ill infants and children. + Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing. + Increased Security Clearance for job role Required: FBI finger printing, criminal background, educational and personal reference check verification and clearance required for identified job roles. + WORKING CONDITIONS + A variety of patient care environments within the hospital setting. Mobile Intensive Care ambulances and medical aircraft (helicopter and fixed-wing) with some exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, inclement weather and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease due to the performance of certain patient care activities. + PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Click here to view physical requirements. (https://www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Employees/Category%20C%20Jobs.pdf)