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Senior Critical Care Transport Specialist, Maryland Express Care, Up to 10K Sign on Bonus
Senior Critical Care Transport Specialist, Maryland Express Care, Up to 10K Sign on BonusUniversity of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Senior Critical Care Transport Specialist, Maryland Express Care, Up to 10K Sign on Bonus

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

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
17 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

  • Observes patients in a systematic way for both overt and covert clinical signs and symptoms.
  • Assess patients needs prior to and during transport and implements a patient-specific plan of care to address noted needs.
  • Facilitates effective transportation of patients between referring and receiving institutions.
  • Works effectively with the University of Maryland Access Center (UMAC) and multidisciplinary teams at both sending and receiving facilities to plan patient care.
  • Under orders from the base station attending physician or established MEC medical guidelines initiates immediate life support therapies including but not limited to parenteral administration of approved medications; intravenous / intraosseous therapies; EKG monitoring; arrhythmia interpretation; CPR; defibrillation; external cardiac pacing; airway management; endotracheal intubation; cricothyrotomy (needle or surgical); vent22ilator operation; needle chest decompression; high acuity transports with advanced life-sustaining equipment including but not limited to management of patients with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP); altered neurological status; including cervical spine immobilization; application of splints and devices needed for transport.
  • Responds to all internal and external crisis interventions e.g.; Go Team requests Novel Pathogens outpatient assistance.
  • Consistently and accurately provides comprehensive reports to the receiving medical team on patients status and interventions provided during transport.
  • Utilizes available resources within and outside the hospital for the purpose of providing comprehensive care to patients and families.
  • Evaluates and revises individualized plans of care to appropriately reflect current and changing status of the patient and / or family.
  • Continuously assesses monitors intervenes and stabilizes critically ill patients during transport and offers additional or alternate plans of care as needed.
  • Uses chart review sessions as a forum for patient care evaluation and learning.
  • Professional Development

  • Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development
  • Serves as an expert preceptor coach and mentor to new MEC employees
  • Serves as an expert resource in the delivery of clinical care to patients.
  • Independently attends mandatory training in-services and education classes specific to MEC
  • Service Quality and Safety

  • Leads unit-based initiatives for process improvement plans including data collection
  • Recognizes potential / actual patient / family issues and addresses noted concerns
  • Operations

  • Supports charge RN
  • Models teamwork and coaches others (cooperates with peers flexible with dispatched calls)
  • Leads unit level decision making via governance model
  • Holds leadership role in unit-based committee(s)
  • Leads and / or participates in various educational and quality improvement initiatives
  • Collaborates with other specialty receiving units or interdisciplinary groups within UMMS. Represents MEC at specialty or interdisciplinary meetings to discuss relevant transport concerns.
  • Contributes to performance management processes and is responsible for performance reviews as delegated by the MEC Nurse Manager
  • Participates and supports the American Association of Critical Care Nurses guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication collaboration effective decision making recognition leadership staffing)
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in organizational policies and procedures
  • Leads Healthy Work Environment (communication collaboration effective decision making recognition leadership staffing) initiatives.
  • Qualifications :

    Education and Experience

    Minimum Qualifications

  • Current certificate as a Nationally Registered Paramedic
  • Paramedic license issued by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 or more years of experience in a high volume high acuity emergency medical services system
  • 2 or more years of critical care inter-facility transport experience
  • Active and valid American Heart Association (AHA) certification-Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent
  • Active and valid AHA certification-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent
  • Active and valid AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR equivalent
  • Completion of a critical care transport program course (CCEMTP or equivalent
  • Certification as critical care paramedic (CCP-C) or Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
  • Equivalent course work determination will be made by MEC Medical Director and Nurse Manager
  • Required to Obtain After Hire :

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider (NRP) within 6 months of hire
  • Candidate must complete UMMS critical care transport orientation program and achieve Medical Director approval to function as a specialty care paramedic.
  • Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience supervisory experience as a base manager or lead paramedic at a critical care transport program
  • Associate degree or higher in relevant healthcare discipline
  • Previous experience educating healthcare personnel
  • Previous experience in quality assurance and improvement programs for critical care transport programs
  • Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in supervision and management of resources associated with inter-hospital transfers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of organizational management administrative and operational principles and practices including budgeting financial management and relevant regulations.
  • Highly effective verbal and written communications skills are necessary to work with medical staff researchers other administration senior management hospital and program personnel patients and the community.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
  • Patient Safety

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

  • Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
  • Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
  • Identifies possible risks in processes procedures devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
  • Additional Information :

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

    Compensation :

  • Pay Range :   $30.26-$42.37
  • Other Compensation (if applicable) :
  • Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
  • Like many employers UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details personal identification or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud please contact us at

    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

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