Job Description

Locations: Gainesville, Florida

Categories: Technicians - Clinical

Req ID: 68107

Overview

Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic (CCGTP)

Make a real impact where advanced care meets critical moments. Join an elite ground transport team delivering life-saving care to high-acuity patients across the region.

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

• Critical care scope of practice using advanced protocols and skills
• Autonomous clinical decision-making with strong medical director support
• Opportunities for specialty certifications and professional growth
• Mission-driven organization where safety and patient outcomes come first
• Collaborative, high-performance team environment

🩺 What You’ll Do

• Serve as the lead clinician on an ALS Critical Care ground ambulance
• Perform advanced life support and critical care interventions for interfacility patients
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, and evaluation during transport
• Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while following established medical protocols
• Document the full clinical process accurately in the patient care record
• Supervise and evaluate assigned drivers, ensuring safe transport operations
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor to team members, sharing expertise and best practices
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital teams, and external partners
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
• Uphold and advance the mission, values, and safety standards of Shands Healthcare/ShandsCair

Qualifications

✅ Required Qualifications

• Florida-licensed Paramedic (current and in good standing)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire
• Minimum 2 years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Completion of a Florida-approved EVOC driving course

⭐ Preferred & Advanced Credentials

• ITLS or PHTLS (preferred at hire; required within 1 year)
• CCEMT-P, UFCCP, FP-C, and NRP (preferred; required within 1 year)
• Experience in critical care transport
• Instructor status in EMS certifications

💼 Benefits & Growth

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, retirement, and more) based on status hired.
• Paid training and support for advanced certifications
• Career advancement within a respected academic healthcare system
• Work that truly makes a difference—every shift