Critical Care Transport EMT
Port St Lucie
Tradition Hospital
CCC Advanced Life Support-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
001096
Variable
12:00am-12:00am
Jointhe Cleveland Clinic team down in sunny Florida where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world
The Critical Care Transport (CCT) Team is available 24/7 to transport critically ill and injured patients of all ages. Byinitiatingtertiary care during transfer, our EMTs help improve outcomes and recovery. In this role, you will perform various medical interventions as needed, including drug/fluid administration and life support.Often times, you will interact with patients that are in tough situations, allowing you to bring some light and energy to their day and help them have a positive experience regardless of what they’re going through.Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and the community as a CCT EMT.
A caregiver in this position worksvaryingshifts per week, which may includedays, evenings, nights,weekendsand holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform all basic and life support skillsas prescribed bythe State of Florida and the Medical Director.
SafelyoperatedesignatedEmergencyResponse vehicle.
Assistin patient care and transport as directed.
Work collaboratively with members of the team to provide essential emergency response services.
Respond safely and without delay tocallsfor emergencyassistance
Perform daily vehicle safety and readiness checks, reporting any actual and potential hazards.
Provide care and communication suitable forappropriate age-specificcare.
Conduct point-of-care laboratory testing as part of patientcare andparticipatein requisite point-of-care testing maintenance procedures
Report pertinent observationsregardingpatients to theappropriate person
Assistother emergency response agencies in securingpatientsfor treatment/transport as needed.
Function as an advocate for the patient and their family by supplying and interpreting information, supportingdecisionsandfacilitatingcommunication.
Maintain the specific confidentiality issues of the patient.
Perform daily and monthly checks to ensure continuous readiness for state inspection.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accreditedBasic EMTProgram
CurrentFloridalicensure as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic EMT
Basic Life Support (BLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross
Operation ofEmergencyVehicles (EVOC)Certificatewitheighthourseachof driving andlecture time
CurrentValidDriver’sLicense (VDL)and insurable through Cleveland Clinic’s liability center
Ability to use related clinicalandcommunicationsequipmentand the electronic patient care report system
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Two years of experience drivingEmergencyVehicles as an EMT
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country.
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