LifeLine Paramedic

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington, IN is seeking a dedicated Paramedic for full-time, 12-hour shift coverage. You will care for patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings, transport when needed, and communicate patient information to keep the team informed.

You may drive ambulances and handle related documentation as part of initial and on-going care. Required credentials include Indiana Paramedic license with ACLS, BLS, and PALS, plus EVOC and NIMS coursework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ACLS; BLS; PALS; Indiana Paramedic license required.
• EVOC or its equivalency within probationary period.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Care for, transport, and treat ill/injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Relay and receive information about patient condition and care.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, departmental policies, safety policies, and hospital policies.
• May drive ambulance, transport patients, obtain consents, and record time of ambulance run.
• May process billing and daily reports.

Skills

Decision making

Patient care

Communication

Education

Indiana Paramedic license

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EVOC

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

Overview

Full Time (3, 12 hour scheduled shifts); Bloomington, IN

Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for relaying and receiving information regarding the patient and patient condition. Responsible for complying with all regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and practice, hospital policies, and operating within the scope of a Paramedic as defined by the state of Indiana. Must possess the required knowledge and skills to appropriately care for and manage neonatal, infant, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients. May be required to drive ambulance to and from referral hospital. May be required to transport patients. May be required to obtain consents and authorizations form patient or legal guardians. May be required to record time of ambulance run. May be required to process billing and daily reports.

A valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record report may be required for this role. Consideration of employment for this role may be contingent upon the results of the Motor Vehicle Record report.

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required. ACLS;BLS;PALS;EMT-P Indiana Paramedic license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or its equivalency(s) to be obtained within initial probationary period.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or its equivalency must be obtained within initial probationary period.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 to be obtained with initial probationary period.
• Minimum of 1 year ALS Paramedic experience preferred.
• Ability to make independent, clinical and operational competent decisions in a challenging environment.

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