RN, Pediatric and Neonatal Doernbecher Transport (PANDA)
Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon, US
Department Overview PANDA’s scope of care includes patients ranging from premature newborns to pediatric patients up to the age of 18. PANDA is a specialty t...
Job description
Department Overview PANDA’s scope of care includes patients ranging from premature newborns to pediatric patients up to the age of 18. PANDA is a specialty transport service for inter-facility transports. PANDA does not respond to scene calls. Patients over 18 are considered on a case by case basis and can only be transported to a pediatric unit. PANDA is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services (CAMTS) Function/Duties of Position: PANDA staff are expected to be able to be of useful assistance in lifting patients and equipment into an ambulance, fixed wing or helicopter. Heavy carries are typically less than 10 feet. Sitting may be crouched, cramped, or otherwise out of position. Must be able to step-up two-feet to board helicopter. Must be able to travel in planes, helicopters and ambulance. Employee will be exposed to all types of weather. When loading and unloading there can be exhaust fumes. Good hearing and vision is required. (Hearing aids and corrective lenses are acceptable). Employee must be able to wear hearing protection, safety glasses, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Cannot weigh over 250lbs when dressed in flight suit,...