Senior Critical Care Transport Specialist, Maryland Express Care, Up to 10K Sign on Bonus

The Maryland ExpressCare (MEC) Senior Critical Care Transport Specialist (SRCCTS) must be able to function as a member of a highly effective high-acuity high-volume critical care transport team. Team members in this role are expected to work collaboratively and respond quickly and appropriately in fast-paced clinical situations requiring immediate action both in and out of the hospital environment.

The SRCCTS has an expanded paramedic scope of practice and provides high-acuity critical care and emergency ground / surface transportation for the following patient populations; Stroke STEMI trauma medical surgical cardiac neurologic high risk obstetrics neonatal and pediatric. The SRCCTS works with physician medical directors critical care transport nurse specialists and providers to provide high acuity medical therapies and interventions. This role functions under the authority of (1) MEC clinical guidelines and (2) Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) protocols when appropriate. The position works closely with healthcare providers at sending and receiving facilities to articulate a comprehensive transport plan. The scope of practice includes patients from all age groups.

In addition to transport duties the SRCCTS also leads operational teams working on various organizational initiatives.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice / Care Delivery

• Independently provides directs and coordinates clinical care within the critical care transport environment. Is accountable for the processes and outcomes of care delivered to patients.

Conducts comprehensive patient assessment integrating multiple data sources which forms the basis for identification of patient / family needs and problems.

Professional Development

Service Quality and Safety

Operations

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Required to Obtain After Hire :

Preferred Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in system hospital department or unit patient safety initiatives.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation :

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1