• 1. Provides care utilizing the critical care protocols from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting unit.
• 2. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clincial experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Pediatric Transport Managers and Service Line Educator.
• 3. Practice Development/Positive Impacts
• 4. Hold and maintain certification in the critical care transport field
• 5. Effectively practices as a clinical team member within the Children's ED.

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. - Pediatric experience preferred - Competencies, as defined by the department, must be completed within six months of hire

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 Specialty certification is expected within 12 months of hire. Current certifications in BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS (or PHTLS equivalent)

SPECIAL SKILLS

Central venous catheter care CPAP/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. Hearing/Speaking: Effective communication with patients, staff, and visitors. Standing: 30 - 70 % of the workday. Sitting: 0 - 10 % of the workday. Walking: 30 - 70 % of the workday. Climbing: 0 - 10 % of the workday. Pushing/Pulling: 0 - 70 % of the workday. Bending/Stooping: 0 - 70 % of the workday. Lifting: 1 - 30 % of the workday; Up to 30 lbs. independently and up to 250 lbs. with assistance. V. WORKING CONDITIONS Definite potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.