Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7292228 (Ref:ccf21223362)
Posted: October 31, 2024
Job Description
Critical Care Transport Paramedic
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic's Critical Care Transport (CCT) team is recognized as a world leader in transporting critical patients anywhere around the globe. The CCT team is an expert team of critical care providers available 24/7 to transport critically ill and injured patients of all ages. By initiating tertiary care during transfer, outcomes are often improved for many critically ill patients.
A caregiver in this position works a PT day/night shift rotation between 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide immediate medical treatment to critically ill or injured patients throughout the interfacility or scene transport process.
Navigate an ambulance to respond to emergency calls.
Assess the nature and extent of the illness or injury, administer appropriate emergency medical care, communicate with medical personnel at the hospital, report/record observations and follow directives until report and hand-off at hospital.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Completion of an accredited EMS-Paramedic training program.
Current licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP) in Ohio.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Three years of experience as an EMT-P in a critical care setting as a flight or surface transport paramedic or in-hospital experience.
Current valid Ohio driver’s license and passport.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience in a larger metropolitan area.
Experience in an emergency room or in critical care transport.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. If not currently obtained, this will be required within 6 months of hire.
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification and flight paramedic certified. If not currently obtained, this will be required within 2 years of hire.
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Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform in limited quarters, ground and air transport modes and in all types of terrain and weather conditions. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing steps or ladders, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Medium Work - exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
