Critical Care Transport EMT
Cleveland Clinic
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Job posting number: #7367147 (Ref:ccf23574509)
Posted: July 8, 2026
Job Description
Jointhe Cleveland Clinic team down in sunny Florida where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Critical Care Transport (CCT) Team is available 24/7 to transport critically ill and injured patients of all ages. Byinitiatingtertiary care during transfer, our EMTs help improve outcomes and recovery. In this role, you will perform various medical interventions as needed, including drug/fluid administration and life support.Often times, you will interact with patients that are in tough situations, allowing you to bring some light and energy to their day and help them have a positive experience regardless of what they’re going through.Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and the community as a CCT EMT.
A caregiver in this position worksvaryingshifts per week, which may includedays, evenings, nights,weekendsand holidays.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform all basic and life support skillsas prescribed bythe State of Florida and the Medical Director.
SafelyoperatedesignatedEmergencyResponse vehicle.
Assistin patient care and transport as directed.
Work collaboratively with members of the team to provide essential emergency response services.
Respond safely and without delay tocallsfor emergencyassistance.
Perform daily vehicle safety and readiness checks, reporting any actual and potential hazards.
Provide care and communication suitable forappropriate age-specificcare.
Conduct point-of-care laboratory testing as part of patientcare andparticipatein requisite point-of-care testing maintenance procedures.
Report pertinent observationsregardingpatients to theappropriate person.
Assistother emergency response agencies in securingpatientsfor treatment/transport as needed.
Function as an advocate for the patient and their family by supplying and interpreting information, supportingdecisionsandfacilitatingcommunication.
Maintain the specific confidentiality issues of the patient.
Perform daily and monthly checks to ensure continuous readiness for state inspection.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accreditedBasic EMTProgram
CurrentFloridalicensure as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic EMT
Basic Life Support (BLS)certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross
Operation ofEmergencyVehicles (EVOC)Certificatewitheighthourseachof driving andlecture time
CurrentValidDriver’sLicense (VDL)and insurable through Cleveland Clinic’s liability center
Ability to use related clinicalandcommunicationsequipmentand the electronic patient care report system
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Two years of experience drivingEmergencyVehicles as an EMT
Physical Requirements:
- The physical requirements of this position are; the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move various weights up to and exceeding 25 pounds, pursuant to safely ambulating patients as needed.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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