Critical Care Paramedic- Interfacility Transport (FT- 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift)

Bozeman Health•Bozeman, MT

About The Position

Position Summary: The Paramedic – Interfacility Transport delivers advanced and critical care during interfacility transports for high-acuity patients, from initial contact through handoff at the accepting facility. Working within the State of Montana scope of practice and Bozeman Health Emergency Services protocols, the Paramedic partners with the Transport Registered Nurse to assess, treat, and monitor patients while maintaining a safe transport environment. The role ensures clear communication with dispatch and care teams, complete and accurate documentation, and consistent readiness of transport equipment and the ambulance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited paramedic program.
Current State of Montana Paramedic or Critical Care Paramedic license.
Current National Registry Paramedic (NRP – National Registry Paramedic) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
Valid Montana driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of paramedic experience in 9-1-1 EMS or an emergency department setting.
International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) credentials: CCP-C, FP-C, CP-C, or MTSP-C.
Previous interfacility transport experience.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) and/or VFIS driver training.
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) training: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.
Completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Completion of the Difficult Airway Course.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Registered Nurse partner to establish the plan of care; coordinate and deliver advanced/critical care interventions per protocol and medical direction.
Perform comprehensive assessments, interpret diagnostics, and continually reassess patient status; adjust interventions to meet transport goals and changing conditions.
Administer medications, manage advanced airways, provide ventilatory support, and perform approved procedures within scope and authorization.
Prepare, load, secure, and monitor patients and required transport equipment with the team; verify equipment readiness and security prior to movement.
Use communication systems and GPS to coordinate with dispatch, team members, and receiving facilities; follow radio and telephone etiquette standards.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough electronic patient care reports (ePCR) and transport documentation; deliver concise, structured handoffs to receiving staff.
Maintain ambulance and equipment readiness through daily check-offs, cleaning, restocking, and function testing; document deficiencies and arrange service as needed.
Monitor weather, road, and safety conditions; conduct risk assessments and fatigue scoring; participate in pre-briefs and debriefs.
Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities, skills maintenance, drills, and continuing education; incorporate evidence-based practice updates.
Serve as a clinical role model and resource to internal and external partners; provide professional customer service and education as requested.
Perform base duties and additional tasks as assigned to support transport operations.