Critical Care paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

Critical Care Paramedic (CCT) / ALS Paramedic

Metro EMS Ambulance Services
Polk & Osceola Counties, Florida

Pay: $32.00–$38.00 per hour

Metro EMS Ambulance Services is seeking experienced Critical Care Paramedics (CCT) to join our ALS and Critical Care Transport team.

This position combines traditional ALS Paramedic responsibilities with advanced Critical Care Transport duties . CCT Paramedics are expected to function as regular field paramedics when assigned to ALS or interfacility transports in addition to managing high-acuity CCT patients.

Compensation

$32–$38/hour , based on critical care experience, certifications, qualifications, and assigned responsibilities.

• CCT Paramedic: $32–$34/hr
• Experienced CCT Paramedic: $34–$36/hr
• CCP-C / FP-C with strong CCT experience: $36–$37/hr
• CCT Lead / FTO / Supervisor: Up to $38/hr

Regular Paramedic / ALS Duties

The Critical Care Paramedic will perform all standard Paramedic responsibilities, including:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Obtain and monitor vital signs
• Perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs
• Establish IV/IO access
• Administer medications according to approved medical protocols
• Provide advanced airway management
• Administer oxygen and respiratory treatments
• Perform cardiac monitoring
• Recognize and treat cardiac, respiratory, neurological and medical emergencies
• Provide pain management when clinically indicated
• Provide BLS and ALS interventions
• Respond to ALS interfacility transport assignments
• Transport patients between hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living facilities, residences and other healthcare facilities
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, facilities, dispatch and Medical Control
• Complete accurate and timely electronic patient-care reports
• Perform ambulance and equipment inspections
• Complete medication and controlled-substance checks as required
• Maintain appropriate ambulance inventory and readiness
• Clean and disinfect the ambulance and medical equipment
• Assist EMT partners with patient movement, stretcher operations and patient care
• Follow company policies, medical protocols, HIPAA requirements and applicable Florida EMS regulations

Critical Care Transport Duties

When assigned to CCT transports, responsibilities may additionally include:

• Care of mechanically ventilated patients
• Ventilator monitoring and management
• Management of BiPAP/CPAP patients
• Advanced airway monitoring
• Continuous cardiac and ETCO2 monitoring
• Management of IV infusion pumps
• Monitoring and management of continuous medication infusions
• Transport of patients receiving cardiac and vasoactive medications
• High-acuity hospital-to-hospital transfers
• Specialty and long-distance transports
• Recognition and management of changes in critically ill patients during transport
• Coordination with physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists prior to transfer
• Verification of medications, equipment, ventilator settings and transport requirements before departure

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Florida Paramedic License
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of an ambulance Paramedic position
• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively with an EMT or Paramedic partner

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Critical Care Transport experience
• CCP-C or FP-C certification
• Formal Critical Care Paramedic education
• Ventilator experience
• IV infusion pump experience
• Experience transporting patients receiving continuous medication infusions
• Strong interfacility transport experience

Why Metro EMS?

• $32–$38/hr competitive CCT compensation
• Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• ALS and Critical Care Transport experience
• Modern ALS/CCT equipment
• Professional development opportunities
• Lead, FTO and supervisory opportunities
• Supportive operations environment
• Service throughout Polk and Osceola Counties

Join Our Team

We're looking for Paramedics who can confidently perform day-to-day ALS responsibilities while bringing the advanced clinical skills required for Critical Care Transport.

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Position: Critical Care Paramedic (CCT) / ALS Paramedic
Pay: $32.00–$38.00 per hour

Apply today and advance your Paramedic career with Metro EMS Ambulance Services.