LifeLine Paramedic 911

IU Health; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Bedford Hospital is seeking a qualified Paramedic to provide front-line care, transport, and treatment of ill or injured patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings. The role requires relaying patient information, complying with policy, and operating within the Paramedic scope in Indiana.

A valid paramedic license (Indiana), ACLS, BLS, and PALS are required, with EVOC and NIMS courses to be completed within probation.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license (Indiana) required.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS required; EVOC/initial probationary period.
• Minimum 1 year ALS Paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care, transport, and treatment of ill/injured patients in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Relay and receive patient information and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Drive ambulance and record run times; may assist with billing and daily reports.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

EMT-P license

Clinical decision making

Ambulance transport

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EVOC training

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

Overview

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.

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