Critical Care Paramedic - Full Time

Role and Responsibilities:

The following list contains the daily operations and responsibilities of the Critical Care Provider position.

• Attend morning Safety Briefings

• Daily readiness checks and addresses issues with transport equipment and supplies as needed

• Provide Critical Care emergency services during transport

• Coordinate and communicate with medical facilities and Dispatch

• Administer medications and use specialized medical equipment

• Monitor and assess the patient's condition throughout the Transport

• Perform life-saving interventions when necessary

• Document all care provided during transport for medical records

• Participate in ongoing training and simulation exercises

• Ensure medical equipment and supplies are well-maintained and stocked

• Assist in patient loading and unloading with safety always a priority

• Work closely with EMT’s and fellow Paramedics to ensure the overall safety of the mission

• Shared administrative duties including but not limited to QA/QI program, Training/FTO program, and protocol auditing and creation

• Community Partner Outreach

• Active role with various internal and external committees and meetings

• Supervision of BLS and ALS providers and documenting performance evaluations

• Assisting with interviewing, onboarding, and training new hires

• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and partners

Critical Care Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in air medical or critical care transport

• Advanced certifications such as FP-C or CCP-C, CCEMT, CFRN

• Skills in crisis resource management, and ability to intervene in stressful situations

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Familiarity with ambulance transport, medical equipment and protocols

• Physical fitness to manage the demands of the job

• Certified Paramedic with a current license in the state

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in emergency medical services

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Trauma certification such as PHTLS or ITLS

• Ability to work irregular hours and in various weather conditions

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Capability to work in challenging environments and mitigate possible austere medical situations

• Clean driving record