Dedicated Critical Care Paramedic Transport

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care to critically ill neonates, pediatric and adult patients.
• Utilizes advanced training and education to complete airway management including intubation as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of information regarding pre-transport, transport records and follow-up data.
• Ensures safe operation of the ground transport vehicle and maintains a safe environment for patient care and other team members.
• Ensures safe vehicle operation including weather conditions, proper restraint of equipment, fluid level, lights, sirens, radios and cellular phone functioning.
• Collaborates with the mechanic and Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
• Affirms maintenance, checks adequate stock of drugs and supplies aboard transport vehicle/aircraft and restocks after each transport.
• Checks biomedical equipment, both portable and aboard transport vehicle/aircraft, to ensure proper functioning.
• Complies with all CAMTS requirements as related to certification, training and documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Ohio licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) (required upon hire).
• Must have 3 years active experience (or a minimum of 4000 hours) of critical care experience as a flight/surface transport paramedic or in-hospital experience is required.
• Valid Ohio state driver's license without restrictions and acceptable driving record in accordance with ACH policy.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Heart Code support certification (BLS)* (required upon hire).

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification-AHA (ACLS) *
• Pediatric Advanced Life support certification-AHA (PALS) *
• Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Burn Life Support certification (ABLS)
• Sugar Temperature Airway Blood Pressure Labs and Emotional Support (STABLE)
• Pediatric Fundamentals Critical Care Support (PFCCS)

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency care procedures and techniques.
• Skills necessary to assist with assessment and prioritize patient needs, formulate treatment plans and alter treatment as necessary under direction of RN.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package is available.

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus (taxable) available.

Schedule

Part-time, 24 hours/week, Day shift, Onsite.