Critical Care Paramedic

CCT ParamedicEdward Ambulance Services is an equal opportunity employer and is operated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc.The CCT Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients transported by Edward Ambulance as stipulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the System Medical Director.ResponsibilitiesThe primary duties and responsibilities of the Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols, and standards of care.Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.Collaborate with other members of the team, including, drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners and customers.Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient and family problems.Plan organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.Maintain complete and accurate records, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection, and participate in any special projects.Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division's scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.Complete transports initiated within the time frame of the scheduled shift, understanding that completion of these transports might extend beyond normal work hours.Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses.Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required by Edward Ambulance.Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Edward Ambulance staff and Critical Care administration.Represent the CCT program and Edward Ambulance in a professional manner.QualificationsMinimum 2 years of ALS experienceCCT-P Paramedic certificationCurrent Certification in AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPPCurrent Trauma Certification in ITLS, PHTLSDesiredDemonstrated Leadership (e.g. FTO, PIC or Preceptor)Expectation for further education within three (3) months.BenefitsCompetitive Compensation with Weekend Differential BonusProgressive Call-Bonus Program401(k) MatchingHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Savings AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Scheduling for StudentsPaid Time OffParental LeaveProfessional Development AssistanceReferral Bonus ProgramRetirement PlanTuition ReimbursementOn-Site Continuing EducationUniform AllowanceSalary RangeUSD $32.50 - USD $41.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.