Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Cleveland Clinic•Twinsburg, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Transport Paramedic provides immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured pediatric and adult patients during interfacility or scene transport. Cleveland Clinic's Critical Care Transport team transports patients 24/7 and initiates tertiary care during transfers. The position is based within the Main Campus operation, with potential assignments at Main Campus, Twinsburg, Avon, Medina, and other hospital bases. Training takes place on site at a preceptor's location based on scheduling. The caregiver works a four-week rotation on 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.–6:30 a.m. shifts. The role requires working in ground and air transport modes, including limited quarters and varied terrain and weather conditions. Caregivers follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Requirements

Current EMT-P certification in the State of Ohio or National Registry Certification.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire.
United States passport upon hire.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100 and IS-200 within six months of hire.
American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire.
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) provider certification, and ITLS Advanced within six months of hire.
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within 24 months of hire.
Three years of experience as an EMT-P.
Experience with airway management devices.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Experience in a larger metropolitan area.
Experience in an emergency room or in critical care transport.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured pediatric or adult patients throughout interfacility or scene transport.
Navigate an ambulance when responding to emergency calls.
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury and administer appropriate emergency medical care.
Communicate with medical personnel at the hospital.
Report and record observations, follow directives, and hand off care at the hospital.