LifeLine Paramedic

Indiana University Health; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Paramedic for Blackford Hospital to provide care, transport, and treatment of ill or injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. The role requires Indiana Paramedic license and ACLS/BLS/PALS credentials, with EVOC and NIMS training expected within probationary period.

Responsibilities include relaying patient information, complying with hospital policies, and potentially driving an ambulance or transporting patients.

Qualifications

• Requires ACLS, BLS, PALS and Indiana Paramedic license.
• Must have EMS field experience and ability to operate in high-stress environments.
• EVOC or equivalent training within probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

• Care, transport, and treat ill/injured patients in EMS settings.
• Relay and receive information about patient condition and care.
• Comply with regulatory, department, and hospital policies; operate within Paramedic scope.
• May drive ambulance and transport patients as needed.
• May document time of runs and assist with billing/daily reports.

Skills

Independent decision making

Emergency patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Indiana Paramedic license

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EVOC

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Blackford Hospital

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.
• In addition to these requirements, the Community Paramedic for Heart & Lung Ctr also has these requirements: Requires successful completion of IUH BMH Community Paramedic/Integrated HealthCare Core Curriculum within 6 months of hire, minimum of 4 years of paramedic experience preferred.

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