LifeLine Paramedic 911

Indiana University Health; Bedford (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bedford, IN is seeking a Paramedic to deliver care, transport and treatment for ill or injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings. You will communicate patient needs, follow hospital policies, and operate within Indiana paramedic scope.

Ambulatory duties may include driving and handling field documentation and billing. Certifications required include ACLS, BLS, PALS and an Indiana Paramedic license or EMT-P, plus EVOC and NIMS 100/200/700/800

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
• Indiana Paramedic license or EMT-P license required.
• EVOC certification and NIMS 100/200/700/800 required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 1 year ALS paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, transport and treatment for ill/injured patients in emergencies and non-emergencies.
• Relay and receive information regarding patient condition and treatment.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, policies and hospital scope of practice.
• May drive ambulance, record run times and assist with billing/reports.

Skills

Pediatric care

Adult care

Emergency response

Independent decisions

Education

Indiana Paramedic license

EMT-P license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

EVOC certification

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

Full Time, (Four, 12 hour shifts one week / Three, 12 hour shifts following week (set schedule), Bedford, 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.

Watch the Realistic Job Preview Video: iuhealth.org/lifeline

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.