Paramedic

Riverview Health; Westfield, Noblesville (IN, IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health seeks a qualified Paramedic to support the Emergency Department team in delivering acute patient care and maintaining smooth patient flow. The role involves rapid assessment, lifesaving interventions, and coordination with physicians and nurses.

Required certifications include EMT-P with Indiana licensure, ACLS, PALS, and BLS. One year of ED experience preferred; NRPs and related competencies are expected within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification or licensure.
• ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications required.
• EMT-P certification for Indiana.
• NRP certification must be obtained within one year from hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist ED staff by conveying information to RN and physicians and support patient care.
• Initiate emergent care and lifesaving measures under supervision of ED RN.
• Manage patient flow and transport in the Emergency Department.
• Perform phlebotomy, basic lab procedures, EKGs, and IV line management as directed.

Skills

Paramedic

ACLS

PALS

BLS

EMT-P Certification

Education

GED or better

High School Diploma

Job description

• Collects and conveys information to RN and physician regarding the health status of patients throughout their visit in the Emergency Department. Communicates information, both verbally and in writing, to the RN for development and modification of the patient’s care plan. Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and ease apprehension. Keeps patients informed of their treatment plan and status throughout their stay in the Emergency Department.
• Performs specialized work initiating emergent or appropriate care, within scope of practice and under the supervision of the Emergency Department Registered Nurse.
• Assists both emergency department patients, and outpatients, to establish and maintain an effective patient flow in the Emergency Department.
• Assists patient into gown as appropriate. Takes Vital signs and records. Measures and records patients input and output. Attaches oxygen, oxygen saturation and cardiac monitor as requested/needed.
• Initiates lifesaving measures as needed, i.e., opening an airway, ventilation using bag valve mask, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fracture, cervical spine alignment, etc.
• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at emergency department entrance. Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department. Transports patients as directed.
• Cleans and dresses wounds. Sets up and assists with procedures as directed.
• Performs phlebotomy duties, basic laboratory procedures, wound cultures, Point of Care testing, EKGs and application of splints. Inserts, monitors, and discontinues non-medicated IV catheters in adults & pediatric population and document as required.
• Assists in the maintenance and operation of the department by: Reporting defective/broken equipment to appropriate department for repair according to protocol, cleaning and stocking rooms, answering phones, retrieving or transporting supplies, etc.
• May administer limited medications, as ordered by the attending physician, listed on the “Paramedic Medication Administration List” upon successful completion of the "ED Paramedic Pharmacology Exam".
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: State certified EMT-P course completion EMT-P Certification, State of Indiana
• Other: Competencies for routine clinical tests and procedures must be obtained within one year of employment in position. NRP certification must be obtained within one year from hire.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: One (1) year of experience working as a paramedic

License/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
• EMT-P Certification, State of Indiana

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

GED or better in Other.

High School or better in Other.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACLS

Paramedic

PALS

BLS- Basic Life Support

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