Paramedic - Critical Care Transport - PRN

Department Details

The critical care transport team includes Critical Care Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and Emergency Medical Technicians – Basic and Advanced. This team provides care and management of patients of all ages and acuity in a mobile environment for inter‑facility transports. Patient care is determined by patient needs, acuity, assessment, and written/protocol orders under the direction of a medical provider. The team is dedicated to providing extraordinary care throughout transport and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced medical care to patients during transport.
• Assist and give direction to additional EMS responders at the scene and/or during transport.
• Serve as the key EMS contact while on scene and act as a formal resource for EMS staff.
• Support management and staff, including monitoring productivity and tracking EMS operations.
• Assist with regulatory compliance, licensing, staffing, staff education, equipment maintenance, finance, and quality assurance as needed.
• Assist with patient care in the receiving facility, including lifting and moving patients.
• Perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Attend training classes to maintain national certification, state licensure, and stay current with field developments.
• Provide a welcoming and educational environment for students and complete academic assessments promptly.
• Work variable hours based on patient needs, which may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Paramedic Technology or Paramedicine preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience as a paramedic in an ambulance setting.
• Thorough knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, techniques, and equipment operation/troubleshooting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and national registry status at the Paramedic level.
• State licensure as required (Paramedic certification, NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, and 700 completed with continuing education).
• Current certifications preferred: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to attend additional training, workshops, and staff meetings as per policy.

Pay

Salary Range: $25.20 – $38.50 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies