Paramedic - Critical Care

Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will work to provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.

Responsibilities:

•In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team
•May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
•Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports
•Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to in include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps
•Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance
•Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes
•Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care
•Manage and monitor intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy during transport in coordination with sending/receiving facilities.
•Provide transport care for patients supported by Impella devices, including hemodynamic monitoring and device troubleshooting within scope.
•Operate and manage advanced ventilator modes for critical patients, ensuring safe transport and continuity of care.
•Maintain and interpret arterial lines for real-time blood pressure monitoring and sampling.
•Safely transport patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in collaboration with hospital ECMO teams.
•Engage in collaborative training and education alongside ICU, Cath Lab, and Emergency Department teams at Northside Hospital campuses.
•Maintain current knowledge of evolving critical care practices and transport protocols through structured continuing education.
•Foster positive relationships with hospital physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to strengthen continuity of care and inter-facility collaboration.
•Serve as a professional representative of the organization, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork with hospital partners.
•Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport
•Communicates patients' clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format
•Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients' medical record
•Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
•Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
•Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator
•Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
•Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
•Performs other duties as assigned