Job Description
Overview:
The Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCTP) provides high quality pre-hospital basic and advanced life support including triage, assessment and treatment utilizing the policies and protocols within the scope of practice as directed by the Critical Care Transport Medical Director. The CCTP, in collaboration with their partner, will assess the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for a safe transport to an appropriate facility. The CCTP will be responsible the ensuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. Effective communication skills are required as multiple patient hand offs can occur in the course of a transport. The CCTP will also be responsible for public relations activities in the region, education of regional providers, quality review of transports, case study reviews, among other PR and quality activities. When not on flights, the CCTP will "task" within the hospital or other affiliated hospital facilities, as needed. This position requires work on both air and ground ambulances during assigned shifts.
Responsibilities:
Delivers patient care as directed by Patient Care Guidelines, or online medical direction
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment
Participates in patient and referring institution follow up
Participates in planned outreach marketing and education activities
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested (i.e., radio, navigational and visual observation activities)
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment
Serves as flight resource to neonatal/obstetric personnel when transporting specialty team and patient
Conducts safety briefings as necessary
Communicates with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient condition, history, treatments, response to treatments and other relevant information
Maintains safety, security, cleanliness and appearance of the aircraft, equipment and supplies including controlled substances and patient belongings
Ability to work in confined mobile spaces
Participates in departmental quality improvement activities
Completes reports that are accurate and legible while ensuring that medical, billing and administrative information is complete
Becomes knowledgeable in all aspects of flight physiology, flight safety procedures, ground handling, emergent and non-emergent ambulance operations, navigation, and radio or telephonic communication
Will remain within the safety standard of 235 pounds or less (235 pounds will include flight suit, boots, helmet and coat)
Ability to work both in air and ground ambulance
Adheres to Carle Behavior Standards
Promotes Critical Care Transport program throughout Carle Hospital
Other duties as assigned
Initiate IV placement within a clinical setting
Respond to 911 and emergency calls and provide medical assistance based on licensure level as needed.
Qualifications:
Certifications: Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) within 2 years - International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC); Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) within 2 years - International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC); Hazardous Materials Awareness (HazMat) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); National Registered Paramedic (NREMT-Paramedic) within 1 year - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); ICS-800: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-200: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-100: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 3 months - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT); International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 3 months - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)International Trauma Life Support (ITLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)Secretary of State (SOS); Licensed Paramedic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Education: , Work Experience: Paramedic
Carle Health Company Overview:
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $25.18per hour - $42.05per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work