LifeLine Paramedic

Indiana University Health; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Paramedic for Blackford Hospital to provide care, transport, and treatment of ill or injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings.

The role includes relaying patient information, complying with hospital and regulatory policies, and operating within the Indiana Paramedic scope of practice. Responsibilities may include driving an ambulance, transporting patients, and completing time records and billing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Indiana Paramedic license required.
• ACLS;BLS;PALS required.
• EVOC or equivalent within initial probationary period.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 to be obtained within initial probationary period.
• Minimum of 1 year ALS Paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for ill/injured patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Relate and receive information regarding patient condition.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, department policies and safety policies.
• Relate to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and elderly patients within scope of practice.
• Possibly drive ambulance to and from referral hospital and transport patients.
• Record ambulance run times and assist with billing and daily reports.

Skills

Paramedic license (Indiana)

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EMT-P

EVOC

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Paramedic experience

Education

High School Diploma

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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