Critical Care Paramedic

LifeCare Ambulance; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeCare Ambulance in Memphis seeks a highly skilled Critical Care Paramedic to provide ICU-level interfacility transport alongside critical care nurses and physicians.

You will perform ventilator management, advanced airway care, IV therapy and cardiac monitoring, collaborating with online medical control to ensure optimal patient outcomes during transport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Paramedic program mandatory.
• Active Tennessee Paramedic license.
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) certification, required by Tennessee regulations.
• EVOC training may be required.
• Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS, ITLS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICU-level care during inter-facility transport.
• Ventilator management and advanced airway maintenance.
• IV medication administration and infusion therapies.
• Collaborate with critical care nurses and online medical control to develop and execute care plans.
• Maintain unit readiness and supplies for critical care transports.

Skills

Ventilator management

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Paramedic program

Tennessee Paramedic license

CCP certification

EVOC training

ACLS

PALS

BLS

PHTLS

ITLS

NRP

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Ventilators

IV pumps

Job description

Critical Care Paramedic

LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi

Driven By Care

Openings: Full Time - Days - Full Time - Nights & Weekends

Job Summary:

LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Critical Care Paramedic to join our team. As a Critical Care Paramedic, you will provide advanced inter-facility transport for critically ill or injured patients, 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 Tennessee Paramedic license
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) certification, required by Tennessee regulations
• Valid driver’s license and completion of an approved emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) may be required
• Current certifications in ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS, ITLS, and NRP

Work Environment:

• Part-time and full-time opportunities available
• Opportunities for career development and growth within the organization

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