Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Summary
Provides safe and timely ground or helicopter transport of patients, while providing basic and Critical Care life support. Assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to critical patients.
Job Duties

• Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures.
• Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult).
• Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls.
• Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment.
• Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies.
• Handles respiratory management such as intubation and ventilation, EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, code management, and pain management.
• Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records.
• Follows Network/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 years Paramedic experience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
• Drivers License Upon Hire and
• Emergency Med Tech - Paramedic Upon Hire
• EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification Upon Hire and
• Health Services\Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
• FP-C - Flight Paramedic - Certified FP-C or CCP-C within 2 Years or
• CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified FP-C or CCP-C within 2 Years
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Hire and
• PALS • Pediatric Advanced Life Support and
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 2 Years and
• Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.