Paramedic

Witham Health Services; Lebanon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Witham Health Services in Indiana is seeking a Paramedic to respond to emergency calls, evaluate and treat patients, and determine transport needs based on patient presentation.

The role includes non-emergency transports and interacting professionally with family, bystanders, and other responders; rotation will occur in Lebanon and Jamestown.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Indiana as defined in (836 IAC/4-9-3 16-31-2-7).
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assessment and care appropriate to the age, mental state, and presentation of the patient.
• Must be able to provide care as described in the department's protocols, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide care.
• Evaluate and treat patients.
• Make transportation determinations based on patient presentation.
• Provide care for patients being transported in non-emergency situations (e.g., hospital to hospital transfers).
• Interact professionally with family members, bystanders, and other responders.

Skills

Indiana Driver's License

Paramedic license (Indiana)

Age 21+

Patient care experience

Job description

• Location: Rotation in Lebanon and Jamestown

Job Summary:

The duties of the Paramedic are very broad. A Paramedic is expected to respond to emergency calls, evaluate and treat patients, and make transportation determinations based on patient presentation. In addition, Paramedics will provide care for patients being transported in non-emergency situations, such as hospital to hospital transfers or transports from the hospital to other destinations. Patients may be critically ill or injured, and may present in emotional states that render them incapable of rational decision making. A Paramedic must be capable of interacting professionally with family members, bystanders, and other responders.

• Have a valid Indiana Driver's License and be accepted by the hospital's insurance carrier.
• Must be licensed in the State of Indiana as a Paramedic as defined in (836 IAC/4-9-3 16-31-2-7).
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assessment and care appropriate to the age, mental state, and presentation of the patient.
• Must be able to provide care as described in the department's protocols, policies, and procedures.

Experience:
One (1) year of pre-hospital emergency care is helpful, but not necessary.

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