Critical Care Paramedic
$120,000–$151,200 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Deliver advanced life support and critical care interventions during emergency responses and inter-facility transports across a broad range of medical and traumatic presentations. Assess, stabilize, and manage critically ill or injured patients using advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and resuscitative care techniques. Operate and interpret specialized critical care equipment including ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, and 12-lead ECGs to support patient treatment and transport decisions. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to support continuity of care across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient clinical environments. Support operational readiness through accurate documentation, equipment management, supply oversight, and participation in ongoing training and clinical competency activities. Manage complex medical and trauma cases while practicing at an advanced clinical level in a highly collaborative operational setting serving U.S. government personnel in Iraq.
Required Qualifications
- Certification from an accredited Paramedic program
- Current unrestricted U.S. Paramedic licensure
- National Registry EMT-P certification
- Current CCP-C or FP-C certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current advanced trauma certification (PHTLS, ITLS, TCCC, or equivalent)
- Recent high-acuity paramedic or critical care transport experience
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Valid passport
- Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance
- Ability to meet pre-deployment physical requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting military, government, or international healthcare operations
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