Paramedic

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Evansville, IN is seeking a Paramedic to join the Critical Care Transport team providing advanced life support at the scene and during transport. The role collaborates with physicians and registered nurses to stabilize patients and deliver care in dynamic pre-hospital and interfacility settings.

The position requires Indiana Paramedic credentialing, ALS/BLS certifications, and a minimum of EMS experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative EMS experience OR an Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable job-specific experience.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team.
• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the patient during interfacility and intrafacility transport with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols and communicate patient condition and treatment to receiving staff.
• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.
• May drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Evansville, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Critical Care Transport

Schedule: Full time, Rotating shifts

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Provide advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene and during transport as part of the transport team.

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient during interfacility and intrafacility as part of the transport team in collaboration with the transport physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
• Contact receiving medical personnel, report observations and follow directives.
• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.
• May be required to drive an ambulance to transport patients and/or supplies.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Paramedic credentialed from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

One Or More Of The Following Preferred

• Drivers License.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Work Experience

• Minimum Qualification: Three years of full time experience in Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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