Critical Care Paramedic

Lifeline-Ambulance,-LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline-Ambulance, LLC is seeking a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) to perform advanced inter-facility transport, delivering ICU-level care alongside nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians. The role emphasizes ventilator management, airway support, IV therapies, and continuous cardiac monitoring.

Candidates must hold an Illinois Paramedic license and CCP certification (or equivalent), have a valid driver’s license with EVOC, and possess major ACLS/PALS/PHTLS/ITLS/NRP credentials.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and completed an accredited Paramedic program.
• Active Illinois Paramedic license and CCP certification or equivalent per Illinois rules.
• Valid driver’s license, EVOC and core ACLS/PALS/PHTLS/ITLS/NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care during inter-facility transport.
• Ventilator management, airway support, IV meds, infusion therapies, cardiac monitoring.
• Collaborate with critical care nurses and online medical control to develop care plans.
• Maintain unit readiness, cleanliness and supply levels for critical care transports.

Skills

Ventilator management

Advanced airway maintenance

IV medication administration

Cardiac monitoring

Collaboration with medical control

Inter-facility transport

Unit readiness and supply management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Paramedic program

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

IV pumps

Job description

As a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP), you'll provide advanced inter-facility transport for critically ill or injured patients, often working alongside critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, or other advanced practitioners to deliver ICU-level care during transport

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive critical care during patient transport, including: Ventilator management, advanced airway maintenance, IV medication administration, infusion therapies, and cardiac monitoring.
• Use and management of cardiac monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps.
• Collaborate with critical care nurses and online medical control physicians to develop and execute patient care plans.
• Maintain unit readiness, including cleanliness and supply levels for critical care transports.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Paramedic program mandatory, Active Illinois Paramedic license, Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) certification or equivalent, if required by Illinois regulations. Valid driver’s license, EVOC, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, NRP

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