Paramedic,Transport

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Transport-Ground is seeking a dedicated team member to provide care and transportation to pediatric and neonatal patients via ground ambulance, helicopter, and fixed‑wing aircraft. You will maintain equipment readiness, ensure supply availability, and handle related paperwork in a fast-paced transport environment.

The role supports expanding knowledge of pediatric and neonatal transport, requiring strong customer service and communication skills, self-motivation, and high

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years ALS experience for flight paramedics
• 3 years clinical experience for EMT-P/LP
• Current Texas Certification or Licensure as a Paramedic
• Current CPR certification
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, Stable Certification within defined timeframes
• TNCC audit within 6 months of employment, every 4 years thereafter
• Advanced Certifications (FP-C, CCEMTP, C-NPT or TP-C) within 2 years
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course during orientation, every 3 years thereafter

Responsibilities

• Provide care and transportation to pediatric and neonatal patients via ground ambulance, helicopter, and fixed‑wing aircraft
• Maintain readiness of equipment and availability of supplies
• Complete related paperwork and documentation
• Expand knowledge of pediatric and neonatal transport in the ground/air environment

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Texas paramedic license/EMT-P/LP

CPR certification

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

NRP within 90 days

Stable Certification within 90 days

TNCC within 6 months (every 4 years)

Advanced Certifications (FP-C/CCEMTP/C-NPT/TP-C) within 2 years

EVOC during orientation

Job description

Location

Meacham Airport Department: Transport-Ground Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

Individual will function as a team member providing care and transportation to pediatric and neonatal patients via ground ambulance, helicopter, and fixed wing aircraft. Will maintain the readiness of equipment, availability of supplies, and complete related paperwork. The successful candidate should have the desire to expand their knowledge of pediatric and neonatal patients and be able to apply that knowledge in the transport environment. They should be self motivated, highly organized, have strong customer service and communication skills, and have the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships.

Education & Experience

Pre-hire qualifications require a minimum of 3 years ALS experience for flight paramedics and 3 years clinical experience for an EMT-P/LP and a plan to assess and document the competency and proficiency of the provider to perform in the critical care medical transport environment.

Certification/Licensure

Current Texas Certification or Licensure as a Paramedic. Current CPR certification. Valid Texas Drivers License and Auto Liability Insurance. ACLS Certification (within 90 days of employment and maintain). PALS Certification (within 90 days of employment and maintain). NRP Certification (within 90 days of employment and maintain). Stable Certification (within 90 days of employment and maintain). TNCC (audit within 6 months of employment, every 4 years thereafter). Advanced Certification (FP-C, CCEMTP, C-NPT or TP-C) within 2 years. Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (during orientation, every 3 years thereafter).

About Us

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.