Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Provides immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured patients throughout the interfaculty or scene transport process.

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic's Critical Care Transport (CCT) team is recognized as a world leader in transporting critical adult and pediatric patients anywhere around the globe. The CCT team is an expert team of critical care providers available 24/7 to transport critically ill and injured patients. By initiating tertiary care during transfer, outcomes are often improved for many critically ill pediatric patients.

Caregivers in this role will train on site at the preceptors location based on scheduling. This role does require the potential to work out of Main Campus, Twinsburg, Avon, Medina and other hospital bases as assigned.

A caregiver in this position works a 4-week rotation, 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured pediatric or adult patients throughout the interfacility or scene transport process.

• Navigate an ambulance to respond to emergency calls.

• Assess the nature and extent of the illness or injury, administer appropriate emergency medical care, communicate with medical personnel at the hospital, report/record observations and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Current certification as an EMT-P in the State of Ohio or National Registry Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) upon hire

• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire

• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) upon hire

• United States Passport upon hire

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS100, IS 200 within 6 months of hire

• AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) provider, and ITLS advanced within 6 months of hire

• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within 24 months of hire

• Three years experience as an EMT-P

• Experience with airway management devices

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree

• Experience in a larger metropolitan area.

• Experience in an emergency room or in critical care transport.

Our medical transport helicopters get patients to the care they need quickly:

Anytime, Anywhere: Critical Care on the Go:

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• 403(b) Savings & Investment Plan

• Investment Pension Plan (IPP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Discounts

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Life Insurance and Disability

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform in limited quarters, ground and air transport modes and in all types of terrain and weather conditions. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing steps or ladders, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Medium Work - exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.85

Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities