LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport – Critical Care Paramedic 2 CC (Nights) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

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Organization:

Critical Care Transport

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment? Join our team at LifeFlight's Critical Care team, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in our state-of-the-art Critical Care Ambulance.

Provides advanced pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintains thorough patient care documentation of assessment and intervention throughout the entire transport and will practice within the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and programs protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hand-on clinical exercises. Acts as a clinical role model and resource to resolve complex situations and patient care issues. Participates in improvement activities and problem-solving projects as assigned by the leadership team. Communicates safety concerns to leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and deliver stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

As a Critical Care Paramedic on our LifeFlight Critical Care team, you will be part of a dedicated team providing advanced care to critically ill patients. Our team is comprised of an EMT/AEMT, Critical Care Paramedic, and a Critical Care Nurse. Our fully functional critical care ground ambulance is equipped with essential tools for advanced care, including blood products, full monitoring with invasive hemodynamic values, specialized equipment such as Hamilton T1 ventilator, ISAT, Medtronic pacemaker, High flow Nasal Cannula, 8-channel IV pump, a vast number of medications, and knowledge to operate VAD, Impella, IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation).

Provides advanced pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintains thorough patient care documentation of assessment and intervention throughout the entire transport and will practice within the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and programs protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hand-on clinical exercises. Acts as a clinical role model and resource to resolve complex situations and patient care issues. Participates in improvement activities and problem-solving projects as assigned by the leadership team. Communicates safety concerns to leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and deliver stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• TN Critical Care Paramedic License (CCP)
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence

Preferred

• 3 years of Critical Care Paramedic Experience or 5 years of Paramedic experience in a high-volume 911 system
• Previous Critical Care Transport Experience
• NREMT
• Kentucky Critical Care Paramedic license
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) and VFK training
• NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
• Difficult Airway Course (D.A.C)
• PHTLS or equivalent trauma certification
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Advanced certification - CCP-C

Position – Shift

• Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time Night Shift

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the critical care nurse partner in establishing the plan of care, coordin