Critical Care Paramedic at MyMichigan Health

Midland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Care Management, Advanced Life Support, Patient Transport, Emergency Response, Ventilator Management, Invasive Monitoring, Blood Product Administration, Continuing Education, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Safety Evaluation, Public Awareness, Equipment Maintenance, Trauma Care, Neonatal Resuscitation, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Summary This position is for the advanced practice paramedic, who demonstrates the skill set and experience necessary to manage critically ill and injured patients. This is achieved through a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a high volume 911 system as a paramedic and being certified through the International Board of Specialty Certifications as a Flight Paramedic-Certified or Critical Care Paramedic OR being certified through the UMBC as a Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCT-P). The desired result of the Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) intervention is to safely transport high risk patient populations and those requiring mobile intensive care and treatment above and beyond the scope of practice of a paramedic on an Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance. Responsibilities (50%)* The CCP will function under the job description of Paramedic while not engaged in inter-facility transfers requiring mobile intensive care. The CCP will respond to 911 calls and requests for lower acuity inter-facility transfers as designated by the shift supervisor and department policy. (25%)* The CCP will be expected to manage high acuity patients during inter-facility transfers. Once the criteria is met to designate the transfer as a Mobile Intensive Care (MICU) or Specialty Care Transport (SCT), the CCP will be mobilized. The CCP will be expected to manage these patients during transit to the receiving facility. The CCP will be expected to be proficient in the administration of blood products, vasoactive drugs, paralytics, induction agents, interpret arterial blood gases (ABG�s), manage ventilator dependent patients, manage invasive monitoring devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices, left ventricular assist devices, and more. (25%)* Due to the highly specialized nature of the patients the CCP will be expected to manage, extensive training and continuing education will be required to ensure proficiency in their duties. This shall include but is not limited to: Maintaining the designated FP-C or CCP-C certification and follow all on a four-year renewal cycle requirements and an additional 100 continuing education hours. Maintain additional certifications above that of the Paramedic including Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). Shadow in the Medical and Neuro ICU, OR, and Labor and Delivery. Complete department issued continuing education assignments, and other duties as assigned.� OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Required to document assessment, intervention, and outcome of all patients receiving care in designated report writing software. Required to participate in a culture of safety including practices of team huddle, procedure time outs, root cause analysis, and safety evaluations of crew, patient, and other staff. Generates ongoing public awareness and education programs to ensure that medical center staff, physicians, and the general public perceive this service (EMS) and the Medical Center in a positive manner. Evaluates readiness and safety of emergency equipment and vehicles. This includes cardiac monitor, external pacemaker, pulse oximeter, laryngoscope, and any/all equipment required by the State of Michigan. Included is the assessment of the emergency vehicles safety. The paramedic determines the road worthiness of the vehicles. Cleans and polishes EMS vehicles and EMS stations on a daily basis. Included is the decontamination of any vehicle/equipment after unsafe exposure to contaminated substances. MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health. Other duties as assigned. Certifications and Licensures Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:PHTLS: Pre Hospital Trauma Life Sup Equivalent Experience: Beginning on July 1, 2023, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) will be required. Employees who hold this position, hire or transfer in to this position will have 1 year to achieve this certification and will be required to maintain it based on the certification renewal period. Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Equivalent Experience: within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:EMT-P: Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: MI Essential: true Credential:CCP-C: Critical Care Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Either one of these certifications are accepted - International Board of Specialty Certification: Flight Paramedic- Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic CCP- Certified (CCP-C) Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:FP-C: Flight Paramedic - Certified Equivalent Experience: Either one of these certifications are accepted - International Board of Specialty Certification: Flight Paramedic- Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic CCP- Certified (CCP-C) Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification) Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:PALS: Ped Advance Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer (New requirement as of July, 2016) Qualification Source: Essential: true Other Information EXPERIEINCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Perform all duties under the role of Paramedic as defined by MidMichigan Health and the Midland-Gladwin MCA. Additional responsibilities of the Critical Care CCP are defined by the International Board of Specialty Certification and MDHHS Protocol. �PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Very Heavy. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry over 100 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) over 50 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% of the workday) over 20 lbs. Other Comments Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:PHTLS: Pre Hospital Trauma Life Sup Equivalent Experience: Beginning on July 1, 2023, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) will be required. Employees who hold this position, hire or transfer in to this position will have 1 year to achieve this certification and will be required to maintain it based on the certification renewal period. Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation Equivalent Experience: within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:EMT-P: Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: MI Essential: true Credential:CCP-C: Critical Care Paramedic Equivalent Experience: Either one of these certifications are accepted - International Board of Specialty Certification: Flight Paramedic- Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic CCP- Certified (CCP-C) Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:FP-C: Flight Paramedic - Certified Equivalent Experience: Either one of these certifications are accepted - International Board of Specialty Certification: Flight Paramedic- Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic CCP- Certified (CCP-C) Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification) Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:NIMS IS 700: NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: false Credential:PALS: Ped Advance Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 12 months of hire or transfer (New requirement as of July, 2016) Qualification Source: Essential: true

Responsibilities

The Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) will manage critically ill and injured patients during inter-facility transfers and respond to 911 calls. They will also be responsible for documenting patient care and ensuring the safety of emergency equipment and vehicles.