Critical care level transport medicine on a ground ambulance. In addition to all standard paramedic responsibilities, I transport specialty care patients requiring the use of IV pumps, ventilators, vaso-active medications etc.
Actual Career: Critical Care Paramedic
Industry:
Healthcare / Health Services Career Field:
Healthcare Company Position:
Specialist Location:
TEXAS, Eastern Region
Required Level of Education:
Associate Degree Actual Level of Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Field of Study:
Clinical Management Name of Educational Institue:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TX) Type of Educational Institute:
Public University Length of Time in Career:
Seven Years Annual Earnings, 1st Year:
40,000-50,000 Annual Earnings, Last Year:
60,000 – 70,000 Weekly Hours:
48 Ordinary Shift:
Swing Required Travel Amount:
no traveling
Actual Comments from the holder of this Actual Career
How do you feel about this Actual Career?
I find it rewarding and challenging with room for expansion and growth.
Was your degree helpful in your career field?
Yes
In your opinion, what kind of education did you need to get this career?
To be a critical care paramedic, you should have at least an associates degree in paramedicine and 3-5 years of experience as a paramedic.
Experience, Skills, Specialized Training, Licenses, or Certifications:
In addition to my paramedic certification I have multiple specialty certifications including ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, CCEMT-P.
Just one more thing….
The shifts in EMS are generally 24hr shifts, 2-3 shifts per week.
