Critical Care Transport Paramedic/ CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CareFlight MICU Paramedic role based at Miami Valley Hospital. You will deliver advanced emergency and critical care alongside a CareFlight Nurse during interfacility or 911 transport, serving patients of various ages across Premier Health facilities where MICU crews are stationed.

The position includes public relations and medical education duties, requiring strong clinical and communication skills, with a commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Paramedic certification in Ohio required.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS at hire; ITLS or PHTLS within 90 days; NRP and ATLS within 1 year; CAMTS-certified within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency/critical care during transport with a CareFlight Nurse.
• May provide patient care at Miami Valley Hospital or other Premier Health facilities where a MICU is based.
• Perform public relations and medical education functions as part of the MICU Paramedic role.

Skills

Customer focus

Manage ambiguity

Composure

Team player

Compassion

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma / GED

Paramedic certification in Ohio

Job description

Position: Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Department: CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

Shift: Full-time Days 7:00am-7:30pm/ 72 Hours Per Pay

The MICU Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The MICU paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport and may also provide patient care for patients in Miami Valley Hospital and any Premier Health facility where a Mobile Intensive Care Unit is based. The CareFlight MICU paramedic works with all populations of patients. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Education:

High School completion / GED; Certified as a Paramedic in the State of Ohio

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Paramedic in the State of Ohio
• The following certifications are required at the time of hire:
• BLS, ACLS and PALS
• The following certifications are required within the specified time frame following hire:
• 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS
• 1 Year - NRP, ATLS (audit)
• 2 Years - CAMTS approved professional certification

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of full time Paramedic experience required. Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company

Knowledge/Skills:

• CUSTOMER FOCUS: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• MANAGE AMBIGUITY: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change
• COMPOSURE: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough
• TEAM PLAYER: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration
• COMPASSION: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients
• TIME MANAGEMENT: Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively
• FLEXIBILITY: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs