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Critical Care Paramedic (CCT)

Superior Ambulance Service

Elmhurst, ILFull-time$32.5–41/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today
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At a glance

Compensation
$32.5–41/hr
Location
Elmhurst, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Critical Care CertificationNRP Within 1 Year Of EmploymentValid Driver's License

Job overview

Superior Ambulance Service is hiring a Critical Care Paramedic (CCT). Superior Ambulance Service seeks Critical Care Paramedics to provide high‑quality transport care across multiple Illinois locations, operating under medical direction and adhering to Critical Care policies and protocols.

Key focus areas include Provide high quality care to patients in transport under medical direction., Autonomously evaluate critically ill patients and prepare them for ground or helicopter transport., and Maintain clinical proficiency across all critical care patient populations and procedures..

Successful candidates bring 2 Years Current ALS Experience, Critical Care Certification, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include High Quality Care, Therapeutic Intervention, Emergency Interventions, Patient Transport Preparation, Neurological Emergencies Care, and Cardiac Emergencies Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

High Quality CareTherapeutic InterventionEmergency InterventionsPatient Transport PreparationNeurological Emergencies CareCardiac Emergencies CarePediatric Emergencies CareObstetrical Emergencies CareTraumatic Emergencies CareVentilatorsIV PumpsDopplersChest TubesHemodynamic MonitoringIntra-Aortic Balloon PumpsVentricular Assist DevicesImpella Cardiac Assist DevicesTranscutaneous/Transvenous PacersExternal Ventricular DrainsAdvanced Airway ManagementSafely Operate a VehicleSafe Vehicle Operation

Qualifications

2 Years Current ALS ExperienceCurrent Critical Care CertificationValid Driver's LicenseSatisfactory Driving RecordNRP Within 1 Year of Employment

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Openings in multiple locations: Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago (Illinois Medical District & Chicago North), Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, Grayslake

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the CCT Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols and standards of care.

  • Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.

  • Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.

  • Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, Impella cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.

Qualifications

  • 2 years current ALS experience

  • Current Critical Care certification

  • Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weather

Education

  • Paid continuing education including maintaining of certifications

  • NRP within 1 year of employment

Hours: Full Time

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Competitive compensation

  • Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement

  • Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company

  • Opportunity to work overtime

  • Health/dental/life insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Opportunity for Career Growth

Additional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00/HR.

Salary Range

USD $32.50 - USD $41.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.

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