Critical Care Paramedic

LifeLine Ambulance Illinois • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP), you'll provide advanced inter-facility transport for critically ill or injured patients, often working alongside critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, or other advanced practitioners to deliver ICU-level care during transport.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Paramedic program mandatory
• Active Illinois Paramedic license
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) certification or equivalent, if required by Illinois regulations.
• Valid driver’s license
• EVOC
• ACLS
• PALS
• PHTLS
• ITLS
• NRP

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care during patient transport, including: Ventilator management, advanced airway maintenance, IV medication administration, infusion therapies, and cardiac monitoring.
• Use and management of cardiac monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps.
• Collaborate with critical care nurses and online medical control physicians to develop and execute patient care plans.
• Maintain unit readiness, including cleanliness and supply levels for critical care transports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED