Aya Healthcare
Critical Care Transport
Aya Healthcare - Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
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Essential Functions: Provides continuous monitoring and care of the patient per protocol during transport. Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition interventions required and communication processes on the transport record. Assists in documentation of medical histories symptoms and vital signs for assigned patients. Initiates direct phone communications between the transport team and the medical control physician to report and discuss clinical assessment patient status stabilization interventions and potential or presenting complications. Organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources in conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch. Engages in the workplace community by staying aware of changes participating in data collection or auditing understanding Quality Improvement and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff. Adheres to on-call and scheduling requirements for the Transport Team. Education Requirement: BSN required. Licensure Requirement: Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio required. Certifications: BLS NRP PALS ACLS required. Must successfully complete Trauma course and NCH Critical Care Drug Test IV Opioid Hypnotic Sedative and Anticonvulsant Test prior to completion of orientation. For those with an EMT background must meet and maintain the role of MICU Driver Paramedic. Skills: Must pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire annually and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA. Must be able to competently perform skills and specialized procedures related to stabilization care and resuscitation. Experience: Three years of critical care experience required. One year of pediatric/neonatal ICU or ED experience preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Machinery Power Tools Reaching above shoulder FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Electricity Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel Standing Walking Working at Heights Working Outdoors CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Loud Noises Patient Equipment Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: May push/pull 300 lbs. or greater/with assistance. May lift/carry 61-165 lbs. or greater/with assistance.
Essential Functions: Provides continuous monitoring and care of the patient per protocol during transport. Administers medication in accordance with policies and procedures. Maintains documentation of patient assessment and condition interventions required and communication processes on the transport record. Assists in documentation of medical histories symptoms and vital signs for assigned patients. Initiates direct phone communications between the transport team and the medical control physician to report and discuss clinical assessment patient status stabilization interventions and potential or presenting complications. Organizes rapid transport mobilization and assures appropriate utilization of resources in conjunction with the Physician Consult Transfer Center (PCTC) and NCH Dispatch. Engages in the workplace community by staying aware of changes participating in data collection or auditing understanding Quality Improvement and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff. Adheres to on-call and scheduling requirements for the Transport Team. Education Requirement: BSN required. Licensure Requirement: Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio required. Certifications: BLS NRP PALS ACLS required. Must successfully complete Trauma course and NCH Critical Care Drug Test IV Opioid Hypnotic Sedative and Anticonvulsant Test prior to completion of orientation. For those with an EMT background must meet and maintain the role of MICU Driver Paramedic. Skills: Must pass a Fit for Duty Test upon hire annually and before returning to work from a leave of absence or FMLA. Must be able to competently perform skills and specialized procedures related to stabilization care and resuscitation. Experience: Three years of critical care experience required. One year of pediatric/neonatal ICU or ED experience preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Machinery Power Tools Reaching above shoulder FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Electricity Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel Standing Walking Working at Heights Working Outdoors CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Loud Noises Patient Equipment Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: May push/pull 300 lbs. or greater/with assistance. May lift/carry 61-165 lbs. or greater/with assistance.