Advanced Critical Care Paramedic - Base Lead (FP-C/CCP-C)

Summary: The Advanced Critical Care Paramedic - Base Lead provides essential frontline administrative support for a remote air ambulance base, ensuring smooth operational and administrative functions. This role combines leadership responsibilities with direct patient care during transport missions, adhering strictly to the approved scope of practice for critical care paramedics.

Education & Certifications: Candidates must hold current Critical Care Provider certification from an accredited institution or possess equivalent experience and training in critical care transport at the paramedic level. FP-C or CCP-C certification through BCCTPC is required within one year and must remain current to perform flight paramedic duties. Additional certifications include International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or equivalent, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses 100, 200, and 700. A valid driver's license equivalent to regional standards is mandatory and must be maintained continuously.

Experience: A minimum of three years of recent, concurrent paramedic experience in emergency care within a critical care transport environment is required. Leadership, outreach, or marketing experience is preferred.

Requirements & Skills: The role demands strong prioritization, multitasking, and communication skills. Candidates must demonstrate thorough knowledge of emergency medical procedures, rescue techniques, hazardous materials incidents, and pre-hospital care equipment. The ability to remain calm under high-stress conditions, follow protocols, and interact compassionately with patients and families is essential. Proficiency in operating various ambulance vehicles safely and knowledge of age-specific patient needs are required. Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 150 pounds with assistance and meet visual acuity standards (corrective lenses allowed). Flight role candidates must not exceed 240 lbs in uniform. The position may involve exposure to infectious materials and requires effective supervision capabilities.