Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic's Critical Care Transport (CCT) team is recognized as a world leader in transporting critical patients anywhere around the globe. The CCT team is an expert team of critical care providers available 24/7 to transport critically ill and injured patients of all ages. By initiating tertiary care during transfer, outcomes are often improved for many critically ill patients. Caregivers in this role will work rotating hours from 6:30am to 6:30pm and 6:30pm - 6:30am on 4-week rotations. Every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program
Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified) within 2 years of hire
Current Valid Stat Driver’s License (VDL)
Passport within one year of hire
Minimum 3 years of experience as an EMT-P required in a critical care setting as a flight or surface transport paramedic or in-hospital experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in larger metropolitan areas
Emergency room or other critical care transport experience

Responsibilities

Provide immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured patients throughout the interfacility or scene transport process.
Navigate an ambulance to respond to emergency calls and maintain equipment on assigned mode of transportation.
Assess the nature and extent of the illness or injury, administer appropriate emergency medical care, communicate with medical personnel at the hospital, report/record observations and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital.