Paramedic

Daviess Community Hospital; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Daviess Community Hospital EMS is seeking a Paramedic to perform advanced life support and clinical EMS work in the field and ER. The role includes mentoring EMTs and educating the public and students in EMS, with emphasis on accurate patient assessment and timely life-saving management.

The position requires Indiana Paramedic licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and a valid Indiana driver’s license, with CEVO and AMLS completed within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold Indiana Paramedic License (National Registry preferred).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Indiana driver's license required.
• Certifications in AMLS and CEVO within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support in the field and ER.
• Assess patient condition accurately and intervene appropriately.
• Mentor EMTs and train public and students in EMS.
• Plan and conduct training sessions on life support techniques.
• May perform other technical rescue functions as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Life support

Emergency response

Mentoring/Training

Education

Indiana Paramedic License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

AMLS

CEVO

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Shift: 24 Hour

The Paramedic performs advanced life support and technical emergency medical work in the field and the ER, mentors EMT’s and trains the public and students in EMS. The major challenge of this position is to provide accurate physical assessment and interpretation of patient condition and administer appropriate basic and advanced life support treatment. The incumbent must be able to work under stress and initiate appropriate life saving measures and perform physical activity which requires full range of body movement, often in uncontrolled, potentially dangerous situations. May plan and conduct training sessions on basic and advanced life support techniques. After appropriate training, this position may perform other technical rescue functions. The role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned to meet Daviess Community Hospital EMS needs.

Requirements

• Indiana Paramedic License (National Registry preferred)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS, required
• Indiana driver's license, required
• Must have certifications in AMLS, and CEVO within 1 year of hire date
• One year full time or two years part time or volunteer EMS experience, preferred
• Must be 21+ years old