Critical Care Paramedic (CCT)- Elkhorn

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•Elkhorn, WI

10d•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. Since 1959, Superior has grown to employ over 4,000 licensed professionals and operate a fleet of more than 800 ambulances across multiple states. We provide high-quality emergency and scheduled medical transportation, including Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed-wing services. EMTs and Paramedics are crucial in ensuring safe transportation and quality medical care within state EMS regulations.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of ALS experience
State EMT-P License
AHA BLS Certification
Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions (daytime, nighttime, 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.g., FTO, PIC, Preceptor, Supervisor)

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and referring/receiving Physician, adhering to Critical Care policies, protocols, and standards of care.
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups, provide therapeutic and emergency interventions, and prepare them for transport (ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
Collaborate with team members, including drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners, and customers.
Assess for and detect changes in patient status, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving for patients and families.
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 engage in special projects.
Maintain clinical proficiency in all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice, including care for patients with neurological, cardiac, pediatric, obstetrical, and traumatic emergencies, as well as other transported populations.
Perform all physical requirements of the job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.
Complete transports initiated within the scheduled shift, understanding that completion may extend beyond normal work hours.
Participate in all required didactic, clinical, and lab education programs, and maintain all required certifications and licenses.
Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including 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, families, hospital staff, the community, other Superior Ambulance staff, and Critical Care administration, representing the CCT program and Superior Ambulance professionally.