A Pediatric Transport Specialist provides critical care and safe transport of critically ill and injured pediatric patients using various transport modes including fixed wing, rotor wing, and ground ambulance. They function as a mobile intensive care unit, utilizing advanced clinical skills and established protocols to ensure patient stability during transport. Additionally, they serve as clinical role models and mentors for healthcare colleagues.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide critical care and safe transport to critically ill and injured pediatric patients via fixed wing, rotor wing and ground ambulance. Utilize critical thinking skills and established guidelines to function as a mobile intensive care unit. Serve as a clinical role model, resource, and mentor for colleagues.
EDUCAION/EXPERIENCE
Registered nurse with a minimum of two years of recent pediatric critical care experience. Required BLS, PALS, and ACLS (provider or instructor). NRP (provider or instructor) required within 3 months of hire. Completion of a nationally recognized trauma program within six months of hire. BSN preferred.
LICENSURE
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse is required. Professional certification such as CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CPEN, or C-NPT required within six months of hire.
pediatric critical care, patient transport, mobile intensive care, registered nurse, BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, trauma care, clinical mentoring