LifeLine Paramedic

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a certified ALS Paramedic to deliver advanced prehospital care, transport patients, and relay critical information to receiving facilities.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, PALS, EMT-P license, EVOC, and NIMS training, with at least one year ALS experience preferred; you will operate within state protocols and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS and PALS certification required or obtained upon hire.
• Paramedic license for Indiana required.
• EVOC or equivalent must be obtained within probationary period.
• NIMS 100/200/700/800 certifications to be obtained within probationary period.
• Minimum 1 year ALS Paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, transport, and treatment of patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Relay and receive information about patient condition to hospital/receiving staff.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and hospital policies; operate within state protocols.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EVOC

NIMS 100/200/700/800

ALS Paramedic experience

Independent decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Indiana Paramedic license

Job description

Overview

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.