LifeLine Paramedic

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time Paramedic to provide care for ill and injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings. You will transport patients, relay patient information, and operate within the Indiana Paramedic scope while maintaining regulatory compliance and hospital policies.

The role requires ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications and an Indiana Paramedic license; EVOC and NIMS training are expected within probationary periods.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Relays and receives information regarding patient condition.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, departmental policy and practice, safety policies and hospital policies, and operates within the Indiana Paramedic scope.
• May drive ambulance to and from referral hospital and transport patients.
• May record time of ambulance run and assist with billing/daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Relate and document patient information accurately.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and hospital policies.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Indiana Paramedic license

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EVOC

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

Full Time, 3-12 Hour Scheduled Shifts, Lafayette, 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.

• 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.

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.

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