Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Naperville

Edward Ambulance Services

Naperville (IL)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with weekend/

Progressive call-bonus program

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

On-Site Continuing Education

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Edward Ambulance Services is seeking a CCT Paramedic to provide high-level care during transport under medical supervision. You will evaluate patients across all ages, collaborate with the care team, and ensure accurate documentation and safety during ground or helicopter transports.

The role requires ALS experience, CCT-P paramedic certification, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS or PEPP and trauma certifications ITLS/PHTLS, with leadership potential and ongoing education encouraged.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of ALS experience.
CCT-P Paramedic certification required.
Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP.
Current Trauma Certifications: ITLS, PHTLS.
Leadership experience is a plus.
Further education within three months is expected.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality care to patients in transport under direction of Medical Director.
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all ages.
Collaborate with team, drivers, leadership and other healthcare partners.
Assess changes in patient status and proactively solve problems.
Plan and position equipment for use in emergencies.
Maintain complete records and participate in QA programs.
Maintain competency in critical care procedures and equipment.
Complete transports within the scheduled shift and beyond if needed.
Participate in required education programs and maintain licenses.

Skills

ALS experience

Education

CCT-P Paramedic certification

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

PEPP

ITLS

PHTLS

Job description

Overview

Edward Ambulance Servicesis an equal opportunity employer and is operated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc.

The CCT Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients transported by Edward Ambulance as stipulated by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the System Medical Director.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols, and standards of care.
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
Collaborate with other members of the team, including, drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners and customers.
Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient and family problems.
Plan organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Maintain complete and accurate records, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection, and participate in any special projects.
Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.
Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.
Complete transports initiated with in the time frame of the scheduled shift, understanding that completion of these transports might extend beyond normal work hours.
Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses.
Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.
Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required by Edward Ambulance.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Edward Ambulance staff and Critical Care administration.
Represent the CCT program and Edward Ambulance in a professional manner.