Critical Care Paramedic

Life Ambulance Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Ambulance Network in Chicago seeks a Critical Care Paramedic to provide inter-facility transport with ICU-level care for critically ill or injured patients. You will work with critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and online medical control to execute advanced care plans.

The role requires completion of an accredited Paramedic program, an active Illinois Paramedic license, and CCP certification (or equivalent) as dictated by state regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Paramedic program.
• Active Illinois Paramedic license and CCP certification or equivalent as required by Illinois regulations.
• Valid driver’s license, EVOC, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care during patient transport.
• Collaborate with nurses and online medical control to develop care plans.
• Maintain readiness of equipment and supplies for critical care transports.

Skills

Ventilator management

Advanced airway maintenance

IV medication administration

Infusion therapies

Cardiac monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Paramedic program

Illinois Paramedic license

CCP certification or equivalent

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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