Critical Care Transport RN Coordinator

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Defined pathways for growth and advancement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable medical protocols, company policies, healthcare regulations, and local EMS agency requirements.

• Maintain thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures in accordance with local EMS agency policy.

• Provide clinical guidance and support to ambulance teams, including assistance with critical or complex cases within the coordinator's authorized scope.

• Lead quality assurance and performance-improvement activities, including the review of incident reports, patient feedback, clinical documentation, and overall service performance.

• Organize training sessions, required in-services, and continuing education programs for the ambulance medical team.

• Maintain current knowledge of medical equipment used in ambulance operations and support its proper use, readiness, and maintenance.

• Assist with developing, implementing, and reviewing policies and procedures intended to improve the efficiency, quality, and safety of patient transport.

• Maintain the level and type of licensure, certification, training, and competency required to perform the responsibilities of a CCT registered nurse.

• Ensure CCT units remain in a state of readiness, including required medical supplies, controlled substances, medications, and equipment.

• Serve as a liaison among ambulance crews, hospital staff, patients, external healthcare facilities, and EMS agencies to support clear communication and efficient patient care during transport.

• Manage and coordinate scheduling and staffing for nurses and medical crew members assigned to transport services.

Minimum

Requirements

Education and Licensure

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred.

• Ability to maintain all licenses, certifications, competencies, and regulatory requirements throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Before employment as an SCT nurse within Los Angeles County, the individual must satisfy one of the following qualification pathways:

• Have at least one year of full-time-equivalent nursing experience, based on 36 to 40 hours per week, within the preceding three years as an RN providing direct patient care in a critical care area of a licensed acute care hospital or as an SCT provider relevant to the type of SCT transports the RN will perform, whether adult or pediatric; or

• Hold a current Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN), or Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification.

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Critical Care Transport (CCT) Nurse.

Required Clinical Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification.

• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider certification.

• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider certification when assigned to or responsible for pediatric SCT transports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of critical care transport operations, clinical documentation, patient safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to remain organized and composed in urgent or high-acuity situations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coach employees and collaborate across departments.

• Ability to review documentation objectively, recognize trends, and support practical corrective actions.

• Proficiency with electronic patient-care reporting, scheduling, communication, and document-management systems.

• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, discretion, and commitment to respectful teamwork.

Physical and Working Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and using hands for clinical and administrative tasks.

• Assisting with the movement of patients, equipment, and supplies consistent with company safety procedures and the demands of CCT operations.

• Working in ambulances, healthcare facilities, stations, and outdoor environments, including exposure to variable weather and operational conditions.

• Using appropriate personal protective equipment and complying with infection-control and exposure-prevention requirements.

• Responding to operational needs during assigned hours, including weekends, nights, or holidays when required by the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior CCT, SCT, transport nursing, emergency, intensive care, or comparable critical care experience.

• Previous supervisory, charge nurse, clinical coordination, education, or leadership experience.

• Experience with quality assurance, chart review, competency validation, and clinical performance improvement.

• Working knowledge of Los Angeles County EMS policies and specialty care transport requirements.

Employment Information

Job Type

Full-time