Paramedic

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Vocāŕ

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Transportation savings and more

Job summary

Ascension seeks a Paramedic for the Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis campus in Wichita, KS. You will work night shifts for a full-time, 36-hour weekly schedule (7:00pm–7:00am) with rotating weekends/holidays in the Emergency Department, providing life support and patient assessment.

Responsibilities include stabilizing patients, coordinating with physicians and RNs, and ensuring safe transport protocols. Licensure and ALS readiness are required or preferred per criteria.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Paramedic credentialed by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS).
• Advanced Life Support preferred; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Driver's license credentialed from Kansas DMV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.
• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient with physician/RN guidance.
• Initiate and implement interventions per transport team protocols; monitor and relay patient status.

Skills

BLS Provider

Paramedic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent / Associate's degree / 4 years experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi Hospital, St. Francis
• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Night Shift | Full-time, 36 hours weekly, 7:00pm-7:00am, rotating weekends and holidays

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.
• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
• Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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 Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles preferred.

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

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

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 99,000+ 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.

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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