Crit Care Transport Paramedic

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Parkview Health EMS is seeking a Critical Care Transport Paramedic to deliver interhospital and intrahospital care for patients of all ages, under the guidance of the EMS Division standards and Parkview Health Medical Directors.

You will support nursing staff, physicians, and other providers in the ECC, while maintaining rigorous clinical and safety training requirements and meeting insurability standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education desirable.
• Two years experience as a paramedic with an ambulance service.
• Meets Indiana State Paramedic guidelines and hold a valid state paramedic cert/license. Valid driver's license.
• Must be certified BLS and ACLS. Must obtain PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS within one year of employment. Must have PALS or PEPP within one year of employment. Must have CEVO II, CEVO III or EVOC within 6 months of hire.
• Must meet insurability requirements under Parkview Health vehicle and liability insurance policies, without a driver exclusion, and/or other insurance modifications and/or high risk classification. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must attend staff meetings as required or requested by Director Flight/EMS Services Must attend 80% of monthly grand rounds for full time coworker, prorated for part-time coworker. Must attend bi-annual critical skills labs Must attend bi-annual recurrent safety training Must maintain local, state and federal training requirements

Responsibilities

• The paramedic has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery of interhospital and intrahospital care to patients of all ages using proper techniques and following the standards of care as established by Indiana Department of Homeland Security - EMS Division, and the Parkview Health EMS Medical Director(s). Additionally, the Critical Care Transport Paramedic will be required to assist nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare providers in giving adequate care to patients in the ECC.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus.

The paramedic has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery of interhospital and intrahospital care to patients of all ages using proper techniques and following the standards of care as established by Indiana Department of Homeland Security - EMS Division, and the Parkview Health EMS Medical Director(s). Additionally, the Critical Care Transport Paramedic will be required to assist nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare providers in giving adequate care to patients in the ECC.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Additional post high school education desirable.

Licensure/Certification

Meets Indiana State Paramedic guidelines and hold a valid state paramedic cert/license. Valid driver's license. Must be certified BLS and ACLS Must obtain PHTLS, BTLS or ITLS within one year of employment Must have PALS or PEPP within one year of employment Must have CEVO II, CEVO III or EVOC within 6 months of hire

Experience

Two years experience as a paramedic with an ambulance service is required.

Other Qualifications

Must meet insurability requirements under Parkview Health vehicle and liability insurance policies, without a "driver exclusion", and/or other insurance modifications and/or high risk classification. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Meets the physical requirements of the position. Must attend staff meetings as required or requested by Director Flight/EMS Services Must attend 80% of monthly grand rounds for full time coworker, prorated for part-time coworker. Must attend bi-annual critical skills labs Must attend bi-annual recurrent safety training Must maintain local, state and federal training requirements