Critical Care Paramedic (CCT)- Oak Creek

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance • Broken Arrow, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Superior Ambulance Service, the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest, is seeking Critical Care Paramedics (CCT). EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in the transport environment, autonomously evaluating critically ill or injured patients, and preparing them for transport via ground or helicopter. The position requires collaboration with a team, assessing patient status, managing equipment, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring clinical proficiency across various emergency patient populations.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of ALS experience
• State EMT-P License
• AHA BLS Certification
• Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

• National Registry Paramedic
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, & Trauma (PHTLS, ITLS) Certification
• FEMA Certifications (100,200,700,800,HazMat)
• CCEMTP Certification or completion of CCP course with 12 hrs CCT CE annually
• Critical Care Transport Board Certification (FP-C or CCP-C)
• Experience managing ventilators, IV pumps, & chest tubes
• Leadership experience (e.. FTO, PIC, Preceptor, Supervisor)

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols and standards of care.
• Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Collaborate with other members of the team, including, drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners and customers.
• Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient and family problems.
• Plan, organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection and participate in any special projects.
• Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.
• Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.
• Complete transports initiated with in the time frame of the scheduled shift, understanding that completion of these transports might require extend beyond normal work hours.
• Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses.
• Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, Impella cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.
• Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required by Superior Ambulance, contracted aviation operators and other healthcare partners.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Superior Ambulance staff and Critical Care administration. Represents the CCT program and Superior Ambulance in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling – full or part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement
• Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Health/dental/life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth
• Medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed