Critical Care Transport Paramedic - Champaign

Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Overview The Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCTP) provides high quality pre-hospital basic and advanced life support including triage, assessment and treatment utilizing the policies and protocols within the scope of practice as directed by the Critical Care Transport Medical Director. The CCTP, in collaboration with their partner, will assess the nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for a safe transport to an appropriate facility. The CCTP will be responsible the ensuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. Effective communication skills are required as multiple patient hand offs can occur in the course of a transport. The CCTP will also be responsible for public relations activities in the region, education of regional providers, quality review of transports, case study reviews, among other PR and quality activities. When not on flights, the CCTP will "task" within the hospital or other affiliated hospital facilities, as needed. This position requires work on both air and ground ambulances during assigned shifts. Qualifications Certifications: National Registered Paramedic (NREMT-Paramedic) within 1 year - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); Hazardous Materials Awareness (HazMat) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-800: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-200: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); ICS-100: National Incident Management System (NIMS) within 6 months - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 3 months - National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT); International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) within 3 months - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)International Trauma Life Support (ITLS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 3 months - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)Secretary of State (SOS); Licensed Paramedic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) within 2 years - International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC); Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) within 2 years - International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC), Education: , Work Experience: Paramedic Responsibilities Delivers patient care as directed by Patient Care Guidelines, or online medical direction Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment Participates in patient and referring institution follow up Participates in planned outreach marketing and education activities Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested (i.e., radio, navigational and visual observation activities) Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, other medical personnel, patient and equipment Serves as flight resource to neonatal/obstetric personnel when transporting specialty team and patient Conducts safety briefings as necessary Communicates with appropriate medical personnel regarding patient condition, history, treatments, response to treatments and other relevant information Maintains safety, security, cleanliness and appearance of the aircraft, equipment and supplies including controlled substances and patient belongings Ability to work in confined mobile spaces Participates in departmental quality improvement activities Completes reports that are accurate and legible while ensuring that medical, billing and administrative information is complete Becomes knowledgeable in all aspects of flight physiology, flight safety procedures, ground handling, emergent and non-emergent ambulance operations, navigation, and radio or telephonic communication Will remain within the safety standard of 235 pounds or less (235 pounds will include flight suit, boots, helmet and coat) Ability to work both in air and ground ambulance Adheres to Carle Behavior Standards Promotes Critical Care Transport program throughout Carle Hospital Other duties as assigned Initiate IV placement within a clinical setting Respond to 911 and emergency calls and provide medical assistance based on licensure level as needed. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $25.18per hour - $42.05per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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