LifeLine Paramedic

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington, IN seeks a dedicated Paramedic to provide care, transport, and treatment for ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.

Responsibilities include relaying patient information, complying with policies, and operating within Indiana Paramedic scope; the role may involve driving an ambulance and obtaining consents, with probationary period requirements.

A valid driver's license and MVR, plus required certifications (ACLS,BLS,PALS,EMT-P) are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ACLS;BLS;PALS;EMT-P Indiana Paramedic license required.
• EVOC or equivalent must be obtained within probationary period.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 to be obtained within initial probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Care for ill/injured patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Relate and relay patient information and conditions.
• May drive ambulance and transport patients; may handle consents and billing records.

Skills

Emergency patient care

Independent decision making

Team communication

Patient transport

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Indiana EMT-Paramedic license (EMT-P)

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EVOC or equivalent

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Tools

EVOC/EMT-P protocol training

Job description

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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